United States 

Department of 

Agriculture 

Federal Crop 

Insurance 

Corporation 

Product 

Development 

Division 

FORAGE

LOSS

ADJUSTMENT

STANDARDS

HANDBOOK 

INCLUDES FORAGE PRODUCTION 

AND FORAGE SEEDING 

FCIC-25150 (05-2005) 2006 and Succeeding Crop Years 

MAY 2005 SC 1 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 

 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE HANDBOOK NUMBER: 25150 (05-2005) 

SUBJECT: OPI: Product Development Division 

FORAGE LOSS ADJUSTMENT 

STANDARDS HANDBOOK 

2006 AND SUCCEEDING CROP 

YEARS 

APPROVED: DATE: 

/s/ Tim B. Witt 05/02/2005 

Deputy Administrator, Research and Development

*** THIS HANDBOOK CONTAINS THE OFFICIAL FCIC-ISSUED LOSS ADJUSTMENT 

STANDARDS FOR THIS CROP FOR THE 2006 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS. ALL 

REINSURED COMPANIES WILL UTILIZE THESE STANDARDS FOR BOTH LOSS 

ADJUSTMENT AND LOSS TRAINING. 

 SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART 

The following list contains significant changes to this handbook, as determined by us. It may not 

represent all changes made. All changes made to this handbook are applicable regardless of whether or 

not listed. 

Major Changes: See changes or additions in text which have been highlighted. Three stars (***) 

identify information that has been removed. 

Changes for Crop Year 2006 (FCIC-25150) Issued May 2005 

A. Eliminated the use of “NOTES” throughout the handbook, and incorporated the language into the 

body of the text, and renumbered the paragraphs accordingly. 

B. Updated language throughout the handbook to conform to current standard language where 

applicable. 

C. Pg. SC 1, introductory paragraph to Summary of Changes/Control Chart: Deleted “In the absence of 

industry-developed, FCIC-approved procedure for this crop for 2006 and succeeding crop years.” 

D. Pg. SC 1: Added the following statement to the Summary of Changes/Control Chart: “The following 

list contains significant changes to this handbook, as determined by us. It may not represent all 

changes made. All changes made to this handbook are applicable regardless of whether or not 

listed.” 

E. Pg. 1, Par. 1: Added “THIS HANDBOOK MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 

LOSS ADJUSTMENT MANUAL (LAM).” 
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 SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)

F. Pg. 1, Par. 2 A (1): Added “and signed by the insured, or the insured’s authorized representative.” 

G. Pg. 1, Par. 2 B (3): Added “CAT” to the list of abbreviations. 

H. Pg. 4, Par. 3 B (3): Added “all other counties” to emphasize that some California counties were 

excluded by the preceding paragraph. 

I. Pg. 4, Par. 3 C (3): Changed the word “comparable” to “equivalent.” 

J. Pg. 5, Par. 4 A (1): Revised language to read, “Reseeding into an existing damaged stand, with a 

seeding rate that is less than the original rate, will not be considered replanting.” 

K. Pg. 5, Par. 4 B (1)(a): Added “and the insurance provider has given consent to replant.” 

 

L. Pg. 5, Par. 4 B (1)(b)1: Added “for fall-planted acreage.” 

M. Pg. 6, Par. 4 B (1)(b)6 (previous note): Deleted “A final claim can be completed for damaged 

spring-planted forage seeding after the final spring planting date contained in the Special Provisions 

if it was not practical to replant,” since this is stated in the following paragraph. 

N. Pg. 6, Par. 4 B (3) (previous note): Deleted “fall-planted” to indicate that the paragraph may apply 

to all forage seeding and removed “by the spring final planting date.” 

O. Pg. 8, Par. 5 C (2) (a): Added “It may be necessary to dig some plants out of the soil to determine 

the number of individual tap roots.” This is to emphasize that it may not be possible to accurately 

determine the number of tap roots by surface inspection only. 

P. Pg. 9, Par. 6 C (1): Added language to clarify notice timeliness and inspection procedure. 

Q. Pg. 10, Par. 6 C (2): Revised language describing procedure to follow when the insured cuts or feeds 

forage production before the end of the notice period and an accurate appraisal can not be made. 

 R. Pg. 10, Par. 6 C (4): Added subparagraph (4) stating “Refer to the Basic Provisions and the Crop 

Provisions for additional notice requirements.” 

S. Pg. 10, Par. 6 E (1) (d): Added “It may be necessary to dig some plants out of the soil to determine 

the number of individual tap roots.” This is to emphasize that it may not be possible to accurately 

determine the number of tap roots by surface inspection only. 

T. Pg. 10, Par. 6 F (1): Added reference to Section 6 A. 

U. Pgs. 15, 19, 22; Section Headings 9, 9 B, 9 C, and 9 D: Changed “FORM” to “WORKSHEET.” 

 Also revised in the Table of Contents 
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 SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)

 V. Pg. 15, Par. 9 A (3): Added standard language, “(applicable to replant, preliminary, and final 

claims.)” 

W. Pg. 16, Par. 9 B (10): Added, “It may be necessary to dig some plants out of the soil to determine 

the number of individual tap roots.” This is to emphasize that it may not be possible to accurately 

determine the number of tap roots by surface inspection only. 

X. Pg. 18, Appraisal Worksheet: Revised entries on worksheet to conform to the use of a 5 sq. ft. 

measuring device, rather than the 3 sq. ft. device originally used in the appraisal. Also changed the 

number of acres to 20 to conform to the PW example. 

Y. Pg. 21, Appraisal Worksheet: Revised entries on worksheet to conform to the use of a 5 sq. ft. 

measuring device, rather than the 3 sq. ft. device originally used in the appraisal. Also changed the 

number of acres to 25 to conform to the PW example. 

Z. Pg. 25, Appraisal Worksheet: Changed number of acres to conform to the PW at the end of Section 

10. 

AA. Pg. 26, Par. 10 A (5): Revised language to state that production harvested after insurance ends will 

be counted for claim or APH purposes, and to refer to the LAM for instructions regarding correction 

procedures when a final claim has been based on appraised production that is later harvested after 

insurance has ended. 

BB. Pg. 26, Par. 10 A (7): Deleted language stating that “Replant inspections” apply ONLY to fallplanted forage seeding. Replant inspections may apply to spring-planted forage seeding in some 

California counties. 

CC. Pg. 27, Par. 10 A (8): Added language stating instructions with no designation apply to both forage 

production and forage seeding. 

DD. Pg. 28, Par. 10 C (3) (Alternate Method) (b): Removed this method of determining large round bale 

weights, as it has been determined to be extremely inaccurate and unreliable. 

EE. Pg. 34, Par. 10 E Section 1, Item A: Added language, “REFER TO THE LAM FOR 

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING REQUIRED ENTRY OF FIRST CROP AND SECOND CROP 

CODES.” 

FF. Pg. 42, Par. 10 Section II, Forage Production, (6) (b): Deleted reference to “Alternate Method” 

previously described in Section 10 C. 

GG. Pg. 42, Par. 10 Section II, Forage Production, (8): Added number (8) as separate Item with language 

as follows: “For fed production, make entries in items “B” through “E” as follows:” 
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 SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)

HH Pg. 44, Par 10 Section II, Item 20 A2: Added “REFER TO THE LAM FOR INSTRUCTIONS 

REGARDING REQUIRED ENTRY OF FIRST CROP AND SECOND CROP CODES.” 

II. Pg 48, Production Worksheet: Added language in the Narrative as required by the instructions. 

JJ. Pgs. 50, 51, & 52, TABLE B: Updated Yield Factor Table for localities where more than 5 cuttings 

are usually harvested. 

KK. Pg. 52, TABLE B (9): Added language to refer to the LAM for information regarding production to 

count when harvested after insurance ends. 

LL. Pg. 53, TABLE C: Revised the factors to correct rounding and computational errors in the original 

Table. 

MM. Pg. 54, TABLE D: Revised the factors to correct rounding and computational errors in the original 

Table. 

NN. Pg. 56 & 58, TABLE E (1) & E (2): Expanded the Tables to include areas where 5 or more cuttings 

are usually harvested. 

OO. Pg. 65 & 68, Exhibit 3 & 4 Instructions: Changed “Loading” to “Unloading” to conform to the 

corresponding worksheets. 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 1

2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION ..................................................................................... 1

A. DISTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................... 1 

B. TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................ 1 

3. INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION.............................................................. 3 

A. FORAGE PRODUCTION INSURABILITY ........................................................................ 3 

B. FORAGE SEEDING INSURABILITY ................................................................................. 4 

C. PROVISIONS NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT COVERAGE ................................................ 4 

D. UNIT DIVISION.................................................................................................................... 5 

4. REPLANTING PAYMENT PROCEDURES (FORAGE SEEDING ONLY) ... 5 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 5 

B. QUALIFICATION FOR REPLANTING PAYMENT.......................................................... 5 

C. REPLANTING PAYMENT INSPECTIONS ........................................................................ 7 

5. FORAGE APPRAISALS....................................................................................................... 7 

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 7 

B. SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS .................................. 7 

C. PRE-ACCEPTANCE INSPECTIONS................................................................................... 7 

D. SAMPLE SELECTION PROCEDURES............................................................................... 8 

6. FORAGE PRODUCTION APPRAISAL METHODS................................................ 8 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 8 

B. APPLICABILITY .................................................................................................................. 9 

C. TIMELINESS: NOTICES AND APPRAISALS .................................................................. 9 

D. ADEQUATE/MINIMUM PLANT POPULATION-PER-SQUARE-FOOT ...................... 10 

E. STAND-COUNT METHOD................................................................................................ 10 

F. WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISALS ................................................................................... 10 

G. CROP TYPE DESIGNATIONS .......................................................................................... 13 

H. MOISTURE TESTER CAPABLE OF TESTING MOISTURE IN FORAGE 

PRODUCTION (WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISAL ONLY) ............................................ 13 
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7. FORAGE SEEDING APPRAISAL METHODS ........................................................ 14 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 14 

B. APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................ 14 

8. APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS .......................................... 15 

A. DEVIATIONS...................................................................................................................... 15 

B. MODIFICATIONS............................................................................................................... 15 

9. APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION 

PROCEDURES....................................................................................................................... 15 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 15 

B. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION - STAND COUNT 

METHOD APPRAISAL (FORAGE PRODUCTION)........................................................ 15 

STAND COUNT APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE.............................................. 18 

C. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION - WEIGHT METHOD 

APPRAISALS (FORAGE PRODUCTION)........................................................................ 19 

WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE ........................................ 21 

D. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION - STAND COUNT 

METHOD APPRAISALS (FORAGE SEEDING) .............................................................. 22 

STAND COUNT APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE.............................................. 25 

10. CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES .................... 26 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 26 

B. COMPUTING GREEN-CHOPPED FORAGE WEIGHT (FORAGE PRODUCTION 

CLAIMS ONLY).................................................................................................................. 27 

C. DETERMINING HARVESTED PRODUCTION............................................................... 27 

D. HAYLAGE IN STORAGE OTHER THAN ROUND SILOS............................................. 29 

E. FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION................................................ 31 

SECTION I – ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS............33 

SECTION II – HARVESTED PRODUCTION.....................................................................41 

CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE (FORAGE PRODUCTION)................................................... 46 

CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE (FORAGE SEEDING) ........................................................... 47 

CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE (REPLANT - FORAGE SEEDING ONLY).......................... 48 
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11. REFERENCE MATERIAL................................................................................................ 49 

TABLE A - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS ..................... 49 

TABLE B - YIELD FACTOR TABLE FOR USE IN STAND COUNT 

 APPRAISAL METHOD .................................................................................... 49 

TABLE C - MOISTURE AND WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR WEIGHT METHOD 

 APPRAISALS .................................................................................................... 53 

TABLE D - MOISTURE ADJUSTMENT TABLE FOR WEIGHING HAYLAGE IN 

 CHOPPER BOXES, SILAGE WAGONS, OR TRUCKS ................................. 54 

TABLE E (1) - HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE ............................... 55 

TABLE E (2) - HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE ............................... 57 

TABLE F - TONS OF DRY MATTER CAPACITY - ROUND SILOS .............................. 59 

TABLE G- CUBIC FEET PER TON OF FORAGE PRODUCTION IN STORAGE.......... 62 

EXHIBIT 1 - MEASURING DEVICES .................................................................................. 63 

EXHIBIT 2 - FORAGE PRODUCTION STAND COUNT APPRAISAL METHOD 

 WORKSHEET ................................................................................................... 64 

EXHIBIT 3 - TOP UNLOADING SILO – TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET ............... 65 

ROUND SILO: HAYLAGE DEPTH RECORD ............................................... 66 

TOP UNLOADING SILO TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET .................. 67 

EXHIBIT 4 - BOTTOM UNLOADING SILO – TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET ...... 68 

ROUND SILO: HAYLAGE DEPTH RECORD ............................................... 69 

BOTTOM UNLOADING SILO - TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET....... 70 
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1. INTRODUCTION

THIS HANDBOOK MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOSS ADJUSTMENT 

MANUAL (LAM). 

This handbook identifies the crop-specific procedural requirements for adjusting Multiple Peril Crop 

Insurance (MPCI) losses in a uniform and timely manner. These procedures, which include crop 

appraisal methods and claims completion instructions, supplement the general (not crop-specific) 

procedures, forms, and manuals for loss adjustment identified in the LAM. 

2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This handbook remains in effect until superseded by reissuance of either the entire handbook or

selected portions (through slipsheets or bulletins). If slipsheets have been issued for a handbook, the 

original handbook as amended by slipsheet pages shall constitute the handbook. A bulletin can 

supersede either the original handbook or subsequent slipsheets. 

A. DISTRIBUTION

(1) The following is the minimum distribution of forms completed by the adjuster, and signed 

by the insured, or insured’s authorized representative, for the loss adjustment inspection: 

 (a) One legible copy to the insured. The original and all remaining copies as instructed 

by the insurance provider. 

(2) It is the insurance providers’ responsibility to maintain original insurance documents 

relative to policyholder servicing as designated in the approved plan of operations.

B. TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS

(1) Terms, abbreviations, and definitions general (not crop specific) to loss adjustment are 

identified in the LAM. 

(2) Terms, abbreviations, and definitions specific to forage loss adjustment and this handbook, 

which are not defined in this section, are defined as they appear in the text. 

(3) Abbreviation(s): 

CAT Catastrophic Risk Protection 

DM Dry Matter 

FP Forage Production 

FS Forage Seeding 

I Irrigated 

NI Non-Irrigated 
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 (4) Definitions: 

Information labeled Forage Production (FP) applies only to forage production. 

Information labeled Forage Seeding (FS) applies only to forage seeding. 

Adequate Stand (FP) A population of live forage plants that equals or exceeds the 

minimum required number of plants per square foot as shown 

in the Special Provisions. 

Air-dry Forage (FP) Forage production that has dried in windrows by natural means 

to less than 13 percent moisture before being put into stacks or 

bales. 

Cutting (FP) Severance of the forage plant from its roots. 

Clipping (FP) (FS) Mechanically clipping of the forage crop to promote future 

regrowth as a good farming practice. No production from 

clipped acreage will be removed from the field. Acreage 

clipped will not be considered harvested.

Established Stand (FS) The acres with an established stand will include: 

(1) Acreage that has at least 75 percent of a normal stand; 

(2) Acreage abandoned or put to another use without our 

prior written consent; 

(3) Acreage damaged solely by an uninsured cause; or 

(4) Acreage that is harvested and not reseeded. 

Fall Planted (FP) (FS) A forage crop seeded after June 30. 

Forage (FP) (FS) Planted perennial alfalfa, perennial red clover, perennial 

grasses, or a mixture thereof, or other species as shown in the 

actuarial documents. 

Green Chopped (FP) Mechanically harvested forage fed to animals while it is fresh 

and succulent. 

Harvest (FP) Removal of forage from the windrow or field. Grazing will 

not be considered harvested. 

Harvest (FS) Severance of the forage plant from its roots. Acreage that is 

only grazed will not be considered harvested. 

Haylage (FP) A forage product that has been naturally fermented. 

Normal Stand (FS) A population of live plants per square foot that meets the 

minimum required number of plants as shown in the Special 

Provisions. 
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Nurse Crop (FS) A crop seeded into the same acreage as another crop, that 

(companion crop) is intended to be harvested separately, and that is planted to 

improve growing conditions for the crop with which it is 

grown. 

Spring Planted (FP) (FS) A forage crop seeded before July 1. 

Windrow (FP) Forage that is cut and placed in a row. 

Year of The period between seeding and when the forage production 

Establishment (FP) crop has developed an adequate stand. Insurance during the 

year of establishment may be available under the forage 

seeding policy. Insurance under this policy does not attach 

until after the year of establishment. The year of establishment 

is determined by the date of seeding. The year of 

establishment for spring planted forage is designated by the 

calendar year in which seeding occurred. The year of 

establishment for fall planted forage is designated by the 

calendar year after the year in which the crop was planted.

3. INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION

The insurance provider is to determine that the insured has complied with all policy provisions of the 

insurance contract. Crop provisions which are to be considered in this determination include (but are 

not limited to): 

A. FORAGE PRODUCTION INSURABILITY

(1) The crop insured will be all the forage production in the county for which a premium rate is 

provided by the actuarial documents, in which the insured has a share, and: 

(a) that is grown during one or more years after the year of establishment; 

(b) that has an adequate stand at the beginning of the insurance period; 

(c) that is not grown with a non-forage crop; or 

(d) does not exceed the age limitations for the forage stands contained in the Special 

Provisions. 

(2) In addition to the causes of loss specifically excluded in the Basic Provisions, insurance is 

not provided against damage of loss of production that occurs after removal from the 

windrow.
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B. FORAGE SEEDING INSURABILITY

(1) The crop insured will be all the forage seeding in the county for which a premium rate is 

provided by the actuarial documents, in which the insured has a share, and: 

(a) that is planted during the current crop year, or replanted during the calendar year 

following planting, to establish a normal stand of forage; 

(b) that is not grown with the intent to be grazed, or not grazed at any time during the 

insurance period; 

(c) that is not interplanted with another crop, except nurse crops, unless allowed by the 

Special Provisions or by written agreement; and 

(2) IN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES: LASSEN, MODOC, MONO, SHASTA, SISKIYOU 

AND ALL OTHER STATES, any acreage of the insured crop damaged before the final 

planting date, to the extent that such acreage has less than 75 percent of a normal stand, 

must be replanted unless the insurance provider agrees that it is not practical to replant; and 

(3) In all other California counties, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions, any 

acreage of the insured crop damaged anytime during the crop year to the extent that such 

acreage has less than 75 percent of a normal stand must be replanted unless it cannot be 

replanted and reach a normal stand within the insurance period. 

 (4) The amount of indemnity on any spring planted acreage will be reduced 50 percent if the 

stand is less than 75 percent, but more than 55 percent of a normal stand. Follow the 

procedure outlined above for acreage with a stand less than 55 percent. 

 

C. PROVISIONS NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT COVERAGE

(1) Optional units. 

(2) Written Agreements. 

(3) Hail and Fire Exclusion provisions (also not applicable if additional coverage is less than 

65/100 or equivalent coverage). 

(4) High-Risk Land Exclusion. 

(5) Replanting payments. 

Refer to the CIH and LAM for other provisions not applicable to CAT. 
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D. UNIT DIVISION

Unless limited by the Crop or Special Provisions, a basic unit, as defined in the Basic Provisions, 

may be divided into optional units if, for each optional unit, all the conditions stated in the 

applicable provisions are met. Refer to the insurance contract for more information regarding 

unit provisions. 

For Forage Seeding: A basic unit will also be divided into additional basic units by springplanted and fall-planted acreage. 

4. REPLANTING PAYMENT PROCEDURES (FORAGE SEEDING 

ONLY)

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) Reseeding into an existing damaged stand, with a seeding rate that is less than the original 

rate, will not be considered replanting. 

(2) The amount of the replanting payment will be equal to 50 percent of the amount of 

indemnity determined in accordance with the crop provisions unless otherwise specified in 

the Special Provisions. 

(3) No replanting payment will be made on acreage for which one replanting payment has 

been allowed. 

(4) If the information reported by the insured on the acreage report results in a lower premium 

than the actual premium determined to be due based on the acreage, share, practice, or type 

determined actually to have existed, the replanting payment will be reduced 

proportionately. 

B. QUALIFICATIONS FOR REPLANTING PAYMENT

(1) A replanting payment is allowed if: 

(a) In California, unless specified otherwise in the Special Provisions, acreage planted to 

the insured crop is damaged by an insurable cause of loss occurring within the 

insurance period to the extent that less than 75 percent of a normal stand remains and 

the crop can reach maturity before the end of the insurance period, and the insurance 

provider has given consent to replant; 

(b) In Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Shasta, Siskiyou counties in California, and all other 

states: 

1 A replanting payment is allowed for fall-planted acreage only when the Special 

Provisions designate both fall and spring final planting dates; 
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 2 The insured fall-planted acreage is damaged by an insurable cause of loss to the 

extent that less than 75 percent of a normal stand remains; 

3 It is practical to replant; 

4 The insurance provider gives written consent to replant; and 

5 Such acreage is replanted the following spring by the spring planting date. 

*** 6 No replanting payment will be made on spring-planted forage seeding acreage. 

Insureds are required to replant spring-planted forage at their own expense, if 

practical to replant. 

 (2) If the replanting is destroyed and it is practical to replant again, the insured must replant 

again at his/her own expense. A final claim can be completed after the final spring planting 

date contained in the Special Provisions if it was not practical to replant. 

*** (3) In addition to the notice requirements in the Basic Provisions, the insured must give the 

insurance provider written notice before destroying any acreage that is damaged, if the 

insured has decided to replant the damaged acreage. 

 EXAMPLE 1:

Insured has 100% share in 85.5 acres of alfalfa 

Amount of insurance per acre elected is $104 ($160 ref-max-amt x 65% coverage level) 

 The minimum number of live plants per square foot for a normal stand is 9 (stated in the 

Special Provisions). 

Stand count appraisal determines 7 live plants per square foot over 65.0 acres (78% of 

normal stand), and 5 live plants per square foot over 20.5 acres (56% of normal stand). 

Qualifies for a replanting payment on 20.5 acres. 

85.5 acres x $104.00 (amount of insurance per acre) = $8,892 amount of insurance 

65.0 acres (with established stand) x $104.00 amount of insurance per acre = $6,760 

production to count 

$8,892 - $6,760 = $2,132 x 1.000 (share) = $2,132.00 (indemnity) 

$2,132 x 50% (replanting amount allowed) = $1,066 replant payment 

 EXAMPLE 2:

Insured has 50% share in 85.5 acres of alfalfa 

Amount of insurance per acre elected is $104 ($160 ref-max-amt x 65% coverage level) 

The minimum number of live plants per square foot for a normal stand is 9 (stated in the 

Special Provisions). 

Stand count appraisal determines 7 live plants per square foot over 65.0 acres (78% of 

normal stand), and 5 live plants per square foot over 20.5 acres (56% of normal stand). 

Qualifies for a replanting payment on 20.5 acres. 

85.5 acres x $104.00 (amount of insurance per acre) = $8,892 amount of insurance 

65.0 acres (with established stand) x $104.00 amount of insurance per acre = $6,760 

production to count 

$8,892 - $6,760 = $2,132 x .500 (share) = $1,066 (indemnity) 

$1,066 x 50% (replanting amount allowed) = $533 replant payment 
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Enter $533 in Section I, “Total to count” column of the claim form if share has been 

applied, or $1,066 if share has yet to be applied. (Follow individual insurance provider 

guidelines). Indicate in the narrative if adjusted potential has/has not been reduced for 

share on the claim form according to individual insurance provider guidelines. 

C. REPLANTING PAYMENT INSPECTIONS

Replanting payment inspections are to be prepared as final inspections on the claim form only 

when qualifying for a replanting payment. Non-qualifying replanting payment inspections 

(unless the claim is withdrawn by the insured) are to be handled as preliminary inspections. If 

qualified for a replanting payment, a Certification Form may be prepared on the initial farm visit. 

Refer to the LAM. 

5. FORAGE APPRAISALS

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Potential production for all types of inspections will be appraised in accordance with procedures 

specified in this handbook and the LAM. 

B. SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS

(1) Determine the minimum number of required samples for a field or subfield by the field 

size, the average stage of growth, age (size) and general capabilities of the plants, and 

variability of potential production and plant damage within the field or subfield. 

(2) Split the field into subfields when: 

(a) Variable damage causes the crop potential to appear to be significantly different 

within the same field; or 

(b) The insured wishes to destroy a portion of a field. 

(3) Each field or subfield must be appraised separately. 

(4) Take not less than the minimum number (count) of representative samples required in

TABLE A for each field or subfield. 

C. PRE-ACCEPTANCE INSPECTIONS

(1) Refer to the Crop Insurance Handbook (CIH) for when and if pre-harvest inspections are 

required. 
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(2) Take not less than the minimum number of representative samples required in TABLE A

in order to determine the number of plants per square foot. Refer to the required number of 

viable plants per square foot in the Special Provisions as the basis for recommending 

acceptance or rejection of inspected acreage. 

(a) For alfalfa (or alfalfa in mixtures), examine such crown and the connecting root(s). 

Separate them into individual plants according to their individual taproots. It may be 

necessary to dig some plants out of the soil to determine the number of individual tap 

roots. 

(b) For grass mixtures, no acceptable method is currently available for accurately 

determining number of grass plants in sample areas. Contact the insurance provider 

for specified "acceptability" criterion such as sight evaluation of the grass cover, 

verified recent production. 

D. SAMPLE SELECTION PROCEDURES

(1) Use one of the measuring devices described in EXHIBIT 1 to outline each sample. 

(2) Select a size (in square feet) for all samples in the field; the thinner the stand, the larger the 

sample. 

(3) Determine the number of live plants within each representative sample area. 

(4) Alfalfa and forage mixtures are planted in rows or by broadcasting. Since planting in rows 

usually results in a scattering of plants, all plant population counts are made on a broadcast 

basis. 

6. FORAGE PRODUCTION APPRAISAL METHODS

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

These instructions provide information on appraisal methods for: 

Appraisal Method... Use...

Stand-count Method for appraisal of alfalfa and/or clover stands 

that have less than one percent bloom. 

Weight Method for alfalfa or alfalfa-grass mixtures when 

the alfalfa has one percent, or more 

bloom. It also applies to clover that has 

one percent, or more bloom. 
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B. APPLICABILITY

(1) Appraise the potential production on acreage for which the insured has requested consent 

to put to another use, or on such acreage which is further damaged by an insured cause 

before being put to another use. 

(2) Appraise the potential production on acreage for which a determination of production will 

be impossible at a later date (if plowed, grazed, etc.). 

(3) Appraise any production which remains unharvested on the unit if there was sufficient 

growth for another harvest at the end of the normal time for the final cutting. 

(4) Production guarantees are based on the total production from all cuttings during the crop 

year. Appraisals of potential production made prior to the last cutting must include the 

potential at the time of the inspection plus the potential from future cuttings. If only one 

cutting is normal for the locality, appraisals for future cuttings are not required. Appraisals 

for potential production for a future cutting are made by using: 

(a) The Stand Count method and the appropriate factor(s) from TABLE B; or 

(b) The Weight Method and the appropriate factor from TABLE C, “Moisture and 

Weight Adjustment Table (Weight-Method Appraisals).” 

EXAMPLE:

Three cuttings are normal in the county (east of the Continental Divide, TABLE B (1); 

The insured harvests the first cutting of alfalfa hay, and then intends to plow the field. 

The appraisal will include the potential of the second and third cuttings made by the 

stand-count method using a .50 factor. 

If appraising after a second cutting, count the production from the first and second cuttings 

plus the potential of the third cutting as calculated by the stand-count method using a .15 

factor (refer to TABLE B (1)). 

Refer to subparagraph F example for determining harvested and appraised production of 

alfalfa-grass mixtures using the Weight Method appraisal method for acreage destroyed or 

put to other use, such as grazed, before the final cutting. 

C. TIMELINESS: NOTICES AND APPRAISALS

(1) The insured must notify the insurance provider at least 15 days prior to beginning of 

harvest if the insured previously gave notice so that the damaged production can be 

inspected. Also, the insured must notify the insurance provider within 5 days before 

grazing of insured forage begins. In cases of such notices, the adjuster must inspect 

reported damage within the specified "notice periods" of 15 days before the forage is cut or 

at least 5 days before grazing any of the insured forage. For an "immediate notice," an 

inspection date that precedes the next cutting (or feeding of that cutting) should have been 

scheduled. 
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*** (2) When an accurate appraisal is not possible because the insured cut and/or fed the forage 

before the end of the notice period, count not less than the production guarantee as 

production to count. 

(3) The insured must notify the insurance provider within 3 days of the date harvest on each 

cutting should have started if the insured crop will not be harvested. If the crop will be 

clipped, a weight-method appraisal will be made prior to the clipping to determine the 

potential of the cutting. 

(4) Refer to the Basic Provisions and Crop Provisions for additional notice requirements. 

D. ADEQUATE/MINIMUM PLANT-POPULATION-PER-SQUARE-FOOT

Adequate/Minimum stand requirements for living plants per square foot for each year after the 

year of establishment are contained in the Special Provisions. 

E. STAND-COUNT METHOD

(1) Alfalfa and/or clover, birdsfoot trefoil: 

(a) Use one of the measuring devices described in EXHIBIT 1 to outline each sample by 

tossing the device into representative areas of the field;. 

(b) Count the number of live plants in the samples, compute the average number of plants 

per square foot (total number of plants divided by total number of square feet); and 

 (c) Calculate the appraisal by using the procedure found in section 9, Appraisal Form 

Entries and Completion Procedures (item 17). 

(d) Individual alfalfa or clover plants consist of one tap root. Examine each crown and 

count each tap root as an individual plant. It may be necessary to dig some plants out 

of the soil to determine the number of individual tap roots. 

(2) Alfalfa-grass mixtures, birdsfoot trefoil grass mixture and grass mixtures: 

(a) The Stand-Count Method may be used for alfalfa-grass mixtures where clover is 

designated as grass. (Currently, there is no acceptable method of determining the 

number of “other” grass plants in a sample area.) 

(b) Appraise all other alfalfa-grass or grass mixtures by using the Weight Method. In 

such cases, the insured will be required to leave representative strips of such forage 

until maturity (or the regular harvest time in the locality). 

F. WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISALS

(1) This procedure is for growers who destroy or put to other use, such as graze, all or part of a 

forage production field prior to the final cutting. This procedure is used to appraise 

acreage of alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mixtures, birdsfoot trefoil grass mixture, red clover, or 

grass alfalfa mixtures, as shown in Section 6 A. 
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(2) Adjusters will use stand count where applicable, harvested production from prior cuttings, 

vigor of the existing stand, and local area growing conditions to determine if the harvested 

and appraised potential will equal or exceed the insured's approved APH Yield. 

 (3) Calculate the appraisal on the Appraisal Worksheet. Determine the current appraisal, and 

if more than a one-cutting locality, use the remaining space in the body of the worksheet to 

multiply the appropriate cutting factor (e.g., 0.67, 0.40, etc.; refer to TABLE E (1) or

TABLE E (2)) times either the current appraisal (in cases where the harvested and 

appraised potential is less than 100 percent of APH yield) or the insured's 

APH yield (in cases where the harvested and appraised potential equals or exceeds 100 

percent of the APH yield). 

(4) Alfalfa, alfalfa-grass mixtures, and red clover: 

(a) Use one of the measuring devices described in EXHIBIT 1 to outline each sample 

area by tossing the device into representative areas of the field. Cut all plants within 

each sample area (pruning shears or scissors) at mowing-machine height (as 

appropriate for the terrain). 

(b) Retain all samples for use in determining moisture percentage. 

(c) Weigh the plants in each sample for entries on the Appraisal Worksheet. When all of 

the samples have been gathered, determine the average percent of moisture by using 

the cuttings from all samples (refer to subparagraph H for instructions). The 

appraised weight will be adjusted by the factor obtained when the Moisture and 

Weight Adjustment (TABLE C) is applied to the average percent of moisture in the 

forage. 

(5) Grass alfalfa mixtures: 

(a) Appraise these when the majority of the field is heading; i.e., the head is out of the 

whorl. If the forage grass(es) is a non-heading species or is ordinarily harvested 

before heading, arrange to appraise it when harvest of the species is general in the 

locality. 

(b) Select samples, weigh them, determine moisture content, and calculate the appraisal 

as described above for alfalfa, alfalfa-grass mixtures, birdsfoot trefoil grass mixture 

and red clover. 

(c) Where the appraisal of an unharvested cutting precedes other use of the acreage 

(plowing for crop rotation, grazing, etc.), refer to subparagraph F(6) below for 

instructions on calculating the total seasonal appraisal. 

(6) Appraisals generally are needed because the crop is damaged. The following steps are 

used in calculating the harvested and appraised production to count. The production to 

count for indemnity purposes is the harvested production, plus the current appraisal, plus 

the projected appraisal from future cuttings if there is normally more than one cutting in 

the locality. If it is in a one-cutting locality, no projected appraisals are made. 

 
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 (a) Use the factor from the “LESS THAN APH YIELD” table (TABLE E (1)) to project 

the potential production in order to determine whether the “LESS THAN APH 

YIELD” table or “EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN APH YIELD” table (TABLE

E (2)) will actually be used to establish the projected appraisal from future cuttings. 

 (b) Multiply the current appraisal by the appropriate factor, if applicable, from TABLE 

E (1) to determine the projected potential appraisal. 

 1 If the harvested production per acre, plus the current appraised production, plus 

the projected appraisal from future cuttings determined in (b) above, if any, is 

LESS THAN the approved APH yield, the appraised production for the claim 

for indemnity will be the current appraisal plus the projected appraisal from 

future cuttings determined in (b). Refer to EXAMPLE 1 below. 

 2 If the harvested production per acre, plus the current appraisal, plus the 

projected appraisal from future cuttings determined in (b) above is EQUAL TO 

OR GREATER THAN the approved APH yield, refer to TABLE E (2) and 

follow the instructions in the appropriate block to determine the projected 

appraisal from future cuttings. The appraised production for the claim will be 

the current appraisal plus this projected appraisal from future cuttings. Refer to 

EXAMPLE 2 below. 

EXAMPLE 1:

The insured has 10.0 acres of insured non-irrigated alfalfa which he plans to destroy 

(mechanically or chemically). The approved APH yield is 10.0 tons/acre based on three 

cuttings per year, however, only one cutting was made this year that yielded 40 tons (4.0 

tons/acre). The insured requested an appraisal to determine potential production. The 

adjuster's current appraisal is 2.5 tons/acre after the first cutting. 

 2.5 tons X .40 (factor from TABLE E (1) - Before 2nd/ 3 NI) = 1.0 tons 

 4.0 tons + 2.5 tons + 1.0 tons = 7.5 tons (less than APH yield of 10.0 tons/acre) 

The sum of the harvested and appraised production is less than the APH yield, the 

appraised potential will be 3.5 tons/acre (2.5 tons current appraisal + 1.0 ton projected 

appraisal from future cuttings). 

EXAMPLE 2:

The insured has 10.0 acres of insured non-irrigated alfalfa which he plans to plow up. The 

approved APH Yield is 10.0 tons/acre. Based on three cuttings per year, but made only 

one cutting this year that yielded 55.0 tons (5.5 tons/acre). The insured requested an 

appraisal to determine potential production. The current appraisal is 3.9 tons/acre after the 

first cutting. 

 3.9 tons X .40 (from TABLE E (1) - Before 2nd/ 3NI) = 1.6 tons 

5.5 tons + 3.9 tons + 1.6 tons = 11.0 tons (greater than the APH yield of 10.0 

tons/acre) 
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The harvested production per acre, plus the current appraisal, plus the potential appraisal 

from future cuttings is greater than the APH yield, therefore the adjuster must refer to 

TABLE E (2) - Before 2nd/3NI. Multiply “.15” times the APH yield (10.0 tons/acre) to 

determine the actual potential appraisal. The appraised production for the claim will be: 

3.9 tons/acre (current appraisal) + 1.5 tons/acre (potential appraisal from future 

cuttings) = 5.4 tons/acre. 

G. CROP TYPE DESIGNATIONS

Check the actuarial document for specific applicability in the county involved. 

EXAMPLE: Alfalfa "A" is Alfalfa acreage where 60 percent or more of the ground cover is 

alfalfa. 

H. MOISTURE TESTER CAPABLE OF TESTING MOISTURE IN FORAGE 

PRODUCTION (WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISAL ONLY)

(1) The following equipment will be needed: 

(a) Diet scales or fish scales calibrated to tenths of an ounce; 

(b) Scissors or clippers; 

(c) 5-gallon pail if a probe-type tester will be used. 

(2) For a regular forage-type moisture tester, cut the forage to specified length and insert 

representative samples (equal to the number of field samples) into the tester. Average the 

readings. 

(3) For a probe-type moisture tester, fill the 5-gallon pail (shown here) with representative 

clippings (not more than six inches long) from all of the sample areas mixed together. 

Insert the clippings as five layers (one layer at a time). Hand-compress each layer with 

about 30 pounds of pressure. Insert the probe into the center of the forage without 

touching any part of the pail with it. 
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7. FORAGE SEEDING APPRAISAL METHODS

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

These instructions provide information on appraisal methods for: 

Appraisal Method... Use...

Stand-count Method For spring planted acreage with no emerged 

seed or to determine the established stand of 

forage from spring or fall planting. 

B. APPLICABILITY

(1) Appraisal basis for forage seeding: 

(a) Varieties. Forage seedings are insured on the basis of 100 percent alfalfa seed or 

forage mixtures (alfalfa and tame grass seed) which contain at least 50 percent alfalfa 

seed by weight, unless otherwise stated in the Special Provisions. 

(b) Seeding Methods. Alfalfa seed and forage mixtures are planted in rows or by 

broadcasting. Since planting in rows usually results in a scattering of plants, all plant 

population counts are made on a broadcast basis. 

(2) Determine plant populations as follows: 

(a) Select representative areas of each field or subfield (refer to subsection 5 B). 

(b) Select a size (area in square feet) for all samples in the field or subfield; i.e., the 

thinner the stand, the larger the sample. 

(c) Use one of the measuring devices described in EXHIBIT 1. Sample by tossing the 

device into representative areas throughout the field or subfield. 

(d) Count the number of live plants within each sample area. Refer to the Special 

Provisions for applicable plant population. 

(e) Prepare the applicable forms for: 

1 Spring or fall planting with less than 75 percent of a normal stand - 

Certification Form, Appraisal Worksheet, and Claim Form. 

2 Replanted acreage (for a replanting payment) - Certification Form, Appraisal 

Worksheet, and Claim Form. 

 3 Prepare a Certification Form on the initial farm visit in all cases. 
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8. APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

A. DEVIATIONS

Deviations in appraisal methods require FCIC written authorization (as described in the LAM) 

prior to implementation. 

B. MODIFICATIONS

There are no pre-established modifications contained in this handbook. Refer to the LAM for 

additional information. 

9. APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION 

PROCEDURES

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) Include the insurance provider’s name in the appraisal worksheet title if not preprinted on 

the insurance provider’s worksheet or when a worksheet entry is not provided. 

(2) Include the claim number on the appraisal worksheet (when required by the insurance 

provider), when a worksheet entry is not provided. 

(3) Separate appraisal worksheets are required for each unit appraised, and for each field or 

subfield which has a differing base (APH) yield or farming practice (applicable to replant, 

preliminary, and final claims). Refer to section 5 for sampling requirements. 

(4) Standard appraisal worksheet items are numbered consecutively in subsection B. An 

example appraisal worksheet is also provided to illustrate how to complete entries. 

B. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION 

 STAND COUNT METHOD APPRAISALS (FORAGE PRODUCTION)

Verify or make the following entries:

Item 

No. Information Required

Company Name: Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the worksheet. 

(Company Name). 

Claim Number: Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider. 

1. Insured’s Name: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity) 

to whom the policy is issued. 
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2. Policy Number: Insured’s assigned policy number. 

3. Unit Number: Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to 

be correct. (e.g., 00100) 

4. Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim has been 

filed. 

5. Forage Seeding: MAKE NO ENTRY.

6. Forage Production: Enter “X” to designate this as forage production appraisal. Also 

enter before “specific cutting” to be appraised, etc. EXAMPLE: “before first cutting,” 

“before second cutting,” etc. 

7. Field ID: Field or subfield Identification symbol. 

8. Type Code: Enter “A” for alfalfa, “AM” for alfalfa-grass mixture, “GM” for grass 

mixtures, “BT” for Birdsfoot Trefoil, “BTGM” for Birdsfoot Trefoil Grass Mixture. 

9. Acres To Tenths: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in field or sub-field being 

appraised. 

10. Plant Counts Per Sample: Total number of live plants in each sample. Strike the words 

“or ounces per sample” in the column heading. Individual alfalfa or clover plants consist 

of one tap root. Examine each crown and count each tap root as an individual plant. It may 

be necessary to dig some plants out of the soil to determine the number of individual tap 

roots. 

11. Total From All Samples: Total number of plants from all samples. 

12. Number Samples: Total number of samples. 

13. Avg. Number Plants Per Sample: Result of dividing item 11 by item 12, rounded to 

tenths. Strike the words “or ounces” in the column heading. 

14. Number Square Feet In Sample Device: Number of square feet in the measuring device 

used. Refer to EXHIBIT 1. 

15. Avg. Number of Plants or Ounces Per Square Foot: Result of dividing item 13 by item 

14, rounded to the nearest tenth. Strike out the words “or ounces” in the column heading. 

16. Factor: MAKE NO ENTRY. (See item 17). 
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17. Production in Tons: Appraisal in Tons, to tenths, per acre. Compute the appraisal on a 

Special Report using the following formula: 

Determined plant count per square foot divided by applicable plant population per square 

foot from the Special Provisions for the specific crop year, times APH approved yield, 

times applicable factor for the cutting from TABLE B for the specific area. Round only 

the last computation (to tenths). Refer back to FORAGE PRODUCTION appraisal 

methods, subsection 6 E, Stand Count Method. 

EXAMPLE: (Refer to EXHIBIT 2, Forage Production Stand Count Appraisal Method 

Worksheet) 

Insured crop is alfalfa. Location is west of the Continental Divide. 

Determined plant count per square foot is 2.0 plants. 

Plant count (second harvest year plant population) per square foot from the Special 

Provisions for the specific harvest year, is 6.0 plants for the second harvest year. 

APH approved yield is 3.5 tons per acre. 

The potential production prior to second cutting is being appraised, 0.50 from TABLE B. 

(2.0 divided by 6.0, 2nd harvest year) times 3.5 times .50 equals 0.6 tons per acre. Round 

only at the last computation to tenths. 

18. Adjuster’s Signature, Code Number, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and 

date signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the 

appraisal is performed prior to signature date, document the date of appraisal in the 

Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available); otherwise, document 

the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet. 

19. Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s) 

signature and date. BEFORE obtaining insured’s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on 

the appraisal worksheet WITH THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which 

may not be readily understood. 

Page: Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.). 
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COMPANY NAME: ANY COMPANY CLAIM NUMBER: XXXXXXXX 

1. INSURED’S NAME 

I. M. INSURED 

2. POLICY NUMBER 

XXXXXXX 

CROP TYPE CODES 5. FORAGE SEEDING 

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY 

APPRAISAL WORKSHEET 

(Forage Seeding – Forage Production) 

A = ALFALFA AM = ALFALFA GRASS MIXTURES 

GM= GRASS MIXTURES 

 

7 

Field 

ID 

8 

Type 

Code 

9 

Acres 

To 

Tenths 

10 

Plant Counts Per Sample or

Ounces Per Sample

11 

Total From 

All Samples 

12 

Number 

Samples 

13 

Avg. Number 

Plants or

Ounces Per 

Sample

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

9 10 8 11 13 9 11 9 10 

A A 20.0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

11 = 101 ÷ 10 = 10.1 ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

18. SIGNATURE OF ADJUSTER CODE NUMBER DATE 19. INSURED’S SIGNATURE  I. M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY I. M. INSUR
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C. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION 

 WEIGHT METHOD APPRAISALS (FORAGE PRODUCTION)

Verify or make the following entries:

Item 

No. Information Required

Company Name: Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the worksheet. 

(Company Name). 

Claim Number: Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider. 

1. Insured’s Name: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity) 

to whom the policy is issued. 

2. Policy Number: Insured’s assigned policy number. 

3. Unit Number: Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to 

be correct. (e.g., 00100) 

4. Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim has been 

filed. 

5. Forage Seeding: MAKE NO ENTRY.

6. Forage Production: Enter “X” to designate this as forage production appraisal. Also 

enter before “specific cutting” to be appraised, etc. EXAMPLE: “before first cutting,” 

“before second cutting,” etc. 

7. Field ID: Field or subfield Identification symbol. 

8. Type Code: Enter “A” for alfalfa, “AM” for alfalfa-grass mixture, “GM” for grass 

mixtures, “BT” for Birdsfoot Trefoil, “BTGM” for Birdsfoot Trefoil Grass Mixture. 

9. Acres To Tenths: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in field or sub-field being 

appraised. 

10. Plant Counts Per Sample (Stand Count Method) or Ounces Per Sample (Weight 

Method): Weight in ounces to tenths for each sample. Strike the words “plant counts per 

sample” in the column heading. 

11. Total From All Samples: Total weight of plant cuttings from all samples in ounces to 

tenths. 

12. Number Samples: Total number of samples. 
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13. Avg. Number Plants or Ounces Per Sample: Results of dividing item 11 by item 12, 

rounded to tenths. Strike the words “plant or” in the column heading. 

14. Number Square Feet In Sample Device: Number of square feet in the measuring device 

used. Refer to EXHIBIT 1. 

15. Avg. Number of Plants or Ounces Per Square Foot: Results of dividing item 13 by item 

14 rounded to the nearest tenth. Strike the words “plant or” in the column heading. 

16. Factor: Percent moisture (lower entry) determined from all cuttings obtained in item 10, 

and the applicable factor (upper entry) from the Moisture & Weight Adjustment Table

(TABLE C). See “Forage Production Appraisal Methods,” subsection 6 H for details of 

determining moisture content in field appraisals. 

17. Production in Tons: Result of multiplying item 15 times the moisture factor (upper entry) 

in item 16, rounded to tenths. Use section 6 F when applicable. 

18. Adjuster’s Signature, Code Number, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and 

date signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the 

appraisal is performed prior to signature date, document the date of appraisal in the 

Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (If available); otherwise, document 

the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet. 

19. Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s) 

signature and date. BEFORE obtaining insured’s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on 

the appraisal worksheet WITH THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which 

may not be readily understood. 

Page: Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.). 
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COMPANY NAME: ANY COMPANY CLAIM NUMBER: XXXXXXXX 

1. INSURED’S NAME 2. POLICY NUMBER 3. UN

I. M. INSURED XXXXXXX 

CROP TYPE CODES 5. FORAGE SEEDING 6. FO

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY 

APPRAISAL WORKSHEET 

(Forage Seeding – Forage Production) 

A = ALFALFA AM = ALFALFA GRASS MIXTURES 

GM= GRASS MIXTURES 

 

7 

Field 

ID 

8 

Type 

Code 

9 

Acres 

To 

Tenths 

10 

Plant Counts Per Sample or

Ounces Per Sample 

11 

Total From 

All Samples 

12 

Number 

Samples 

13 

Avg. Number 

Plants or

Ounces Per 

Sample 

14 

Num

Square 

in Sam

Dev

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

3.6 4.5 4.0 2.5 3.0 3.7 5.0 2.5 3.5 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 B A 25.0 

2.7 

= 35.0 ÷ 10 = 3.5 ÷ 5 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

18. SIGNATURE OF ADJUSTER CODE NUMBER DATE 19. INSURED’S SIGNATURE  I. M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY I. M. INSURED 
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D. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION 

STAND COUNT METHOD APPRAISALS (FORAGE SEEDING) 

Verify or make the following entries:

Item 

No. Information Required

Company Name: Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the worksheet. 

(Company Name). 

Claim Number: Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider, if required. 

1. Insured’s Name: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity) 

to whom the policy is issued. 

2. Policy Number: Insured’s assigned policy number. 

3. Unit Number: Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to 

be correct. (e.g., 00100) 

4. Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim has been 

filed. 

5. Forage Seeding: “X” in space provided for forage seeding. 

6. Forage Production: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

7. Field ID: Field or subfield Identification symbol. 

8. Type Code: Enter “A” for alfalfa, “AM” for alfalfa-grass mixture, “GM” for grass 

mixtures, “BT” for Birdsfoot Trefoil, “BTGM” for Birdsfoot Trefoil Grass Mixture. 

9. Acres To Tenths: Number of determined acres, to tenths, in field or subfield being 

appraised. 

10. Plant Counts Per Sample or Ounces Per Sample: Strike the words “or ounces per 

sample” in the column heading. Enter the total number of live alfalfa plants in each 

sample. 

For alfalfa-grass mixtures, enter the number of alfalfa plants above the number of 

clover plants in each block. 

EXAMPLE: 4 (total number of alfalfa plants)

5 (total number of clover plants) 
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11. Total From All Samples: Total number of plants from all samples. 

For alfalfa-grass mixtures, IN COUNTIES WHERE THE NUMBER OF PLANTS PER 

SQUARE FOOT FOR A NORMAL STAND OF ALFALFA AND CLOVER ARE 

SHOWN IN THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS, enter the total number of alfalfa plants, the 

total number of clover plants (AFTER BEING CONVERTED TO ALFALFA 

EQUIVALENTS), and THE SUM OF BOTH. 

Convert clover plants in the sample to “alfalfa equivalents.” “Alfalfa equivalents” equal 

the Normal stand of alfalfa plants per square foot divided by the Normal stand of clover 

plants per square foot, and multiplying this result by Number of Clover plants in the 

sample, ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER. Document calculations in 

the Remarks section of the appraisal worksheet or on a Special Report. 

EXAMPLE:

(AS SHOWN ON THE ACTUARIAL DOCUMENTS) 

Normal stand is 12.0 alfalfa plants per square foot. 

Normal stand is 16.0 red clover plants per square foot. 

12.0 ÷ 16.0 = .75 factor 

42 (total number of alfalfa plants) 

41 (54 total number of clover plants x .75)

83 (total number of all plants) 

12. Number Samples: Total number of samples. 

13. Avg. Number Plants or Ounces Per Sample: Result of dividing item 11 by item 12, 

rounded to tenths. For alfalfa-grass mixtures, enter the results for alfalfa, for grass, and for 

all plants. Strike the words “or ounces” in the column heading. 

14. Number Square Feet In Sample Device: Number of square feet in the measuring device 

used. Refer to EXHIBIT 1. 

15. Avg. Number of Plants or Ounces Per Square Foot: Result of dividing item 13 by item 

14, rounded to the nearest tenth. Strike the words “or ounces” in the column heading. For 

alfalfa-grass mixtures, enter the results for alfalfa, for grass, and for all plants. 

16. Factor: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

17. Production in Tons: MAKE NO ENTRY. 
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18. Adjuster’s Signature, Code Number, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and 

date signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. If the 

appraisal is performed prior to signature date, document the date of appraisal in the 

Remarks/Narrative section of the Appraisal Worksheet (If available); otherwise, document 

the appraisal date in the Narrative of the Production Worksheet. 

19. Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s) 

signature and date. BEFORE obtaining insured’s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on 

the appraisal worksheet WITH THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which 

may not be readily understood. 

Page: Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, etc.). 
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COMPANY NAME: ANY COMPANY CLAIM NUMBER: XXXXXXXX 

1. INSURED’S NAME 2. POLICY NUMBER 3. UN

I. M. INSURED XXXXXXX 

CROP TYPE CODES 5. FORAGE SEEDING 6. FO

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY 

APPRAISAL WORKSHEET 

(Forage Seeding – Forage Production) 

A = ALFALFA AM = ALFALFA GRASS MIXTURES 

GM= GRASS MIXTURES 

X 

7 

Field 

ID 

8 

Type 

Code 

9 

Acres 

To 

Tenths 

10 

Plant Counts Per Sample or

Ounces Per Sample

11 

Total From 

All Samples 

12 

Number 

Samples 

13 

Avg. Number 

Plants or

Ounces Per 

Sample 

14 

Numb

Square 

in Sam

Devic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

21 18 19 25 23 12 19 16 28 

A A 20.0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

29 = 210 ÷ 10 = 21.0 ÷ 3 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

5

6

3

5

4

6

6

7

3

5

4

5

5

6

4

6

3

4

42 41

B AM 25.0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

5

4 = 83 ÷ 10 = 8.3 ÷ 3 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

= ÷ = ÷ 

18. SIGNATURE OF ADJUSTER CODE NUMBER DATE 19. INSURED’S SIGNATURE  I. M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY I. M. INSURED 
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10. CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) The claim form (hereafter referred to as “Production Worksheet”) is a progressive form 

containing all notices of damage for all preliminary, replant, and final inspections on a unit. 

(2) If a Production Worksheet has been prepared on a prior inspection, verify each entry and 

enter additional information as needed. If a change or correction is necessary, strike out all 

entries on the line and re-enter correct entries on a new line. The adjuster and insured 

should initial any line deletions. 

(3) Refer to the LAM for instructions regarding the following: 

(a) Acreage report errors. 

(b) Delayed notices and delayed claims. 

(c) Corrected claims or fire losses (double coverage) and cases involving uninsured 

causes of loss, unusual situations, controversial claims, concealment, or 

misrepresentation. 

(d) Claims involving a Certification Form (when all the acreage on the unit has been 

appraised to be put to another use, when acreage is being appraised for a replanting 

payment and all acreage on the unit has been initially planted, or other reasons 

described in the LAM). 

(e) “No Indemnity Due” claims (which must be verified by an APPRAISAL or 

NOTIFICATION from the insured that the production exceeded the guarantee). 

(4) The adjuster is responsible for determining if any of the insured's requirements under the 

notice and claim provisions of the policy have not been met. If any have not, the adjuster 

should contact the insurance provider. 

 (5) Any forage production harvested AFTER the end of the insurance period (e.g., regrowth 

harvested after grazing has commenced) will be counted as production for claim or APH 

purposes. Refer to the LAM for information regarding correction procedures when a final 

claim has been based on appraised production that is later harvested after the end of the 

insurance period. 

(6) Any forage production harvested BEFORE insurance attaches will be counted for APH 

and claim purposes. 

*** (7) Instructions labeled “PRELIMINARY” apply to preliminary inspections only. 

Instructions labeled “REPLANT” apply to replant inspections only. Instructions labeled 

“FINAL” apply to final inspections only. Instructions not labeled apply to ALL 

inspections. 
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 (8) Designations: Forage Production - apply to inspections of forage production policies 

only. Forage Seeding - apply to inspections of forage seeding policies only. No 

designation applies to both forage production and forage seeding.. 

B. COMPUTING GREEN-CHOPPED FORAGE WEIGHT

(FORAGE PRODUCTION CLAIMS ONLY)

When forage production is green-chopped and fed without being air-dried or stored, compute the 

weight as follows: 

Net cubic feet of forage multiplied by “7” equals the net pounds of air-dried forage production to 

count. Enter this production in Section II, item I, of the Production Worksheet after converting to 

tons to tenths. 

C. DETERMINING HARVESTED PRODUCTION

Use the following instructions to determine the tonnage of harvested hay in the following 

methods of storage. Also refer to TABLE G for cubic feet per ton. 

(1) Loose Hay Stacks (Except Round Stacks): 

The method of measuring oblong or rectangular stacks for cubic feet content is as follows: 

FORMULA:

Low round-topped stacks [(0.52 x T) - (0.44 x W)] x (W x L) 

High round-topped stacks [(0.52 x T) - (0.46 x W)] x (W x L) 

Square flat-topped stacks [(0.56 x T) - (0.55 x W)] x (W x L) 

WHERE: 

“T” = the average distance over the top and to the ground on each side 

 (determined by using a measuring tape, twine or string) 

“W” = Width 

“L” = Length 
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 EXAMPLE: (High Round-Topped Stacks) 

T = 50.0 ft., W = 20.0 ft., L = 60.0 ft.: 

Volume = (0.52 x 50.0 ft.) - (0.46 x 20.0 ft.) x (20.0 x 60.0 ft.) (round to whole cubic feet) 

50.0 ft.(T) 20.0 ft. (W) 60.0 ft. (L) 

 x 0.52 x 0.46 x 20.0 ft. (W)

26.00 cu. ft. - 9.20 cu. ft. x 1,200.0 cu. ft. = 20,160 cu. ft. in the stack 

20,160 ÷ 500 cu. ft. per ton (for 30-day storage alfalfa hay as shown in TABLE G) = 40.3 

tons 

(2) Round Loose Hay Stacks

The method of measuring round stacks to determine volume is as follows: 

FORMULA: Volume = [(.04 x T) - (.012 x C)] x C2

 (round to whole cubic feet) 

WHERE: C = the circumference in feet. 

T = the average distance over the top and to the ground on each side 

(determined by using a twine or string). 

EXAMPLE of a round stack: 

A stack having an "over the top" distance of 36 feet and a circumference of 62 feet would 

have the following volume: 

Volume = [(.04 x 36.0) - (.012 x 62.0)] x 62.02

= (1.44 - .744) x 3,844 

= .696 x 3,844 = 2,675 cubic feet 

2,675 ÷ (500 cu. ft. per ton for 30-day storage alfalfa hay as shown in 

TABLE G) = 5.4 tons. 

(3) Large Round Bales

 If the baler tally count is acceptable, multiply the number of bales times the average weight 

of at least two bales. If the tally count is not acceptable, count the individual bales. 

***

(4) Small Bales

(a) To determine tons for small square or round bales when the production remains in the 

field, weigh 3 or 4 representative bales for an average bale weight. If acceptable 

baler tally counts are available, use the tally count times the average bale weight to 

compute the total tons. If tally counts are not available, count the number of bales in 

the field. 

(b) To determine tons for small square or round bales which are stacked, and the number 

of bales can be determined, use the number of bales times the average bale weight. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 29 

(c) To determine tons for small square or round bales which are piled (not stacked) and 

the number of bales cannot be determined, use the following method: 

1 Determine the size of the pile of bales and the average size of each bale: length 

times width times depth equals cubic feet. 

2 Determine the average weight per bale, then divide the average weight per bale 

by the average number of cubic feet per bale to equal the number of pounds per 

cubic ft. 

3 Divide 2,000 pounds by the pounds per cubic foot to equal the number of cubic 

feet per ton. 

4 Divide the number of cubic feet in the pile by the number of cubic feet per ton 

to equal the number of tons in the pile. 

EXAMPLE:

Pile is 30.0 ft. x 20.0 ft. x 10.0 ft. = 6,000 cu. ft. 

Average bale is 1.5ft. x 1.2 ft. x 2.5 ft. = 4.5 cu. ft. @ 47 lbs. per bale 

47 lbs. ÷ 4.5 cu. ft.= 10.4 lbs. per cu. ft. 

2000 lbs. per ton ÷ 10.4 lbs. per cu. ft. = 192 cu. ft. per ton (round to whole cubic feet) 

6000 cu. ft. ÷ 192 cu. ft. per ton = 31.3 tons 

(5) Stack Wagons (chopped hay): 

Multiply length times width times depth then divide by the appropriate cubic feet per ton 

shown in item 4a or 4b of TABLE G to arrive at the number of tons. 

D. HAYLAGE IN STORAGE OTHER THAN ROUND SILOS

(1) Haylage in trench silo calculations: 

FORMULA:

(Average Width (W) x Length (L) x Depth of silage (D) = cu. ft.) ÷ 50 = wet tons. 

Convert to dry tons by multiplying the wet tons by .35 (DM Factor with 65 percent 

moisture silage) = 100 percent DM. 

Multiply 100% DM. tons times 1.15 (87 percent moisture factor) = Tons @ 87 percent 

DM. 
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EXAMPLE:

(20 ft. + 16 ft.) ÷ 2 = 18 ft. Avg. Width 

(18 ft. (W) x 50 ft. (L) x 12ft. (D)) = 10,800 cu. ft. 

10,800 cu. ft.÷ 50 = 216.0 wet tons. 

216 wet tons x .35 = 75.6 100 percent DM. 

75.6 x 1.15 (87 percent moisture factor) = 86.9 tons of 13 percent moisture dry hay 

equivalent. 

(2) Horizontal Plastic Tubes (60-70 percent Moisture): 

8 Ft. Diameter = 885 pounds of 13 percent moisture haylage per linear foot. 

9 Ft. Diameter = 1045 pounds of 13 percent moisture haylage per linear foot. 

10 Ft. Diameter = 1205 pounds of 13 percent moisture haylage per linear foot. 

 FORMULA: (Length (L) x pounds per linear foot) ÷ 2000 lbs. per ton = tons. 

EXAMPLE:

50 ft. (L) x 885 lbs. per ft. (8' diameter) = 44,250 lbs. 

44,250 lbs. ÷ 2,000 lbs. per ton = 22.1 tons at 13 percent moisture. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 31 

E. FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION

Verify or make the following entries:

Item

No. Information Required

1. Crop/Code #: “Forage Production” (0033) 

“Forage Seeding” (0032) 

2. Unit #: Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage after it is verified to be 

correct. (e.g., 00100) 

3. Legal Description: Section, township, and range numbers or other legal description that 

identifies the location of the unit. 

4. Date of Damage: First three letters of the month during which MOST of the insured 

damage (including progressive damage) occurred for each inspection. Include the 

SPECIFIC DATE where applicable as in the case of hail damage (e.g., AUG 11). 

5. Cause of Damage: Name of insured cause(s) of loss for this crop as listed in the LAM. If 

it is evident that no indemnity is due, enter “NONE.” If an insured cause of loss is coded 

as “Other,” explain in the Narrative. Refer to the Basic Provisions and the applicable crop 

provisions for information pertaining to insured and uninsured causes of loss. 

6. Primary Cause %:

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Percent of damage for the cause of damage listed in item 5 

above that is determined to be the primary cause of damage, to the nearest whole percent. 

The primary cause of damage must exceed 50 percent (e.g., 51%). Enter an “X” in the 

major secondary cause of damage. 

7. Company/Agency: Name of company and agency servicing the contract. 

8. Name of Insured: Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the person (legal entity) 

to whom the policy is issued. 

9. Claim #: Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider. 

10. Policy #: Insured’s assigned policy number. 

11. Crop Year: Four-digit crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the claim has been 

filed. 
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12. Additional Units:

PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

FINAL: Unit number(s) for ALL non-loss units for the crop at the time of final inspection. 

A non-loss unit is any unit for which a Production Worksheet has not been completed. 

Additional non-loss units may be entered on a single Production Worksheet. 

If more spaces are needed for non-loss units, enter the unit numbers, identified as “NonLoss Units,” in the Narrative or on an attached Special Report. 

13. Est. Prod. Per Acre:

PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

FINAL:

Forage Seeding - Estimated average plant population per square foot for each non-loss 

unit for the crop at the time of final inspection. 

Forage Production - Estimated yield per acre, in tons to tenths, of all non-loss units for the 

crop at the time of final inspection. 

14. Date(s) Notice of Loss:

PRELIMINARY:

a. Date the notice of damage was given for the unit in item 2. 

b. A third preliminary inspection (if needed) requires an additional set of Production 

Worksheets. Enter the date of notice for a third preliminary inspection in the 1st 

space of item 14 on the second set. 

c. Reserve the “Final” space on the first page of the first set of Production Worksheets 

for the date of notice for the final inspection. 

d. If the inspection is initiated by the insurance provider, enter “Company Insp.” instead 

of the date. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Transfer the last date in the 1st or 2nd space to the FINAL 

space if a final inspection should be made as a result of the notice. Always enter the 

complete date of notice (month, day, year) for the FINAL inspection in the FINAL space 

on the first page of the first set of Production Worksheets. For a delayed notice of loss or 

delayed claim, refer to the LAM. 
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15. Companion Policy(s):

a. If no other person has a share in the unit (insured has 100 percent share), MAKE NO 

ENTRY. 

b. In all cases where the insured has LESS than a 100 percent share of a loss-affected 

unit, ask the insured if the OTHER person sharing in the unit has a multiple-peril crop 

insurance contract (i.e., not crop-hail, fire, etc.). If the other person does not, enter 

“NONE.” 

(1) If the other person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract and it can be 

determined that the SAME insurance provider services it, enter the contract 

number. Handle these companion policies according to insurance provider 

instructions. 

(2) If the OTHER person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract and a 

DIFFERENT insurance provider or agent services it, enter the name of the 

insurance provider and/or agent (and contract number) if known. 

(3) If unable to verify the existence of a companion contract, enter “Unknown” and 

contact the insurance provider for further instructions. 

 (4) Refer to the LAM for further information regarding companion contracts. 

 SECTION I - ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS

Make separate line entries for varying: 

(1) Risk classes, types, or farming practices; 

(2) APH yields; 

(3) Appraisals; 

(4) Adjustments to appraised mature production (moisture and/or quality adjustment 

factors); 

(5) Stages or intended use(s) of acreage; 

(6) Shares (e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on the same unit); or 

(7) Appraisals for damage due to hail or fire if Hail and Fire Exclusion is in effect. 

Verify or make the following entries:

Item 

No. Information Required

A. Field ID: The field identification symbol from a sketch map or an aerial photo. Refer to 

the Narrative. In the margin (or in a separate column), enter the date of inspection for the 

last line entry of each inspection. Where acreage is PARTLY replanted, omit the field ID 

symbol for the fields that have not been replanted and that have been consolidated into a 

single line entry. 
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 REFER TO THE LAM FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ENTRIES OF FIRST 

CROP AND SECOND CROP CODES. 

B. Preliminary Acres:

PRELIMINARY: The number of acres, to tenths, (include “E” if estimated), for which 

consent for other use has been given. Determine actual acreage, to tenths, when the 

boundaries of the appraised acreage may not be determined later. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

C. Final Acres: Refer to the LAM for definition of acceptable determined acres used herein. 

Determined acres to tenths (include “E” if estimated) for which consent is given for other 

use and/or: 

a. Put to other use without consent. 

b. Abandoned. 

c. Damaged by uninsured causes. 

d. For which the insured failed to provide acceptable records of production. 

REPLANT: Determine the total acres, to tenths, of replanted acreage (DO NOT 

ESTIMATE). Make a separate line entry for any PART of a field or subfield NOT 

replanted. 

a. Determine the planted acreage of any fields or subfields NOT replanted. Consolidate 

it into a single line entry UNLESS the usual reasons for separate line entries apply. 

Record the field or subfield identities (from a map or aerial photo) in the narrative. 

b. ACCOUNT FOR ALL PLANTED ACREAGE IN THE UNIT. 

FINAL: Determined acres to tenths. 

a. Acreage breakdowns WITHIN a unit may be estimated (enter “E” in front of the 

acres) if a determination is impractical AND if authorization was received from the 

insurance provider. Document authorization in the Narrative. 

b. ACCOUNT FOR ALL ACREAGE IN THE UNIT. In the event of over-reported 

acres, handle in accordance with individual insurance provider’s instructions. In the 

event of under-reported acres, draw a diagonal line in Column “C” as shown. 

C1 Enter the ACTUAL acres for the field or subfield. 

 C2 Enter the REPORTED acres for the field or subfield. 

C1 

C2 
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D. Interest or Share: Insured’s interest in the crop to three decimal places as determined at 

the time of inspection. If shares vary on the same UNIT, use separate line entries. 

E. Risk: Three-digit code for the correct “Rate Class” specified on the actuarial documents. 

If a “Rate Class” or “High Risk Area” is not specified on the actuarial documents, make no 

entry. Verify with the Summary of Coverage, and if the Rate Class is found to be incorrect, 

revise according to the insurance provider’s instructions (Refer to the LAM). 

 Unrated land is uninsurable without a written agreement. 

F. Practice: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the actuarial 

documents, for the practice carried out by the insured. If “No Practice Specified,” enter 

appropriate 3-digit code number from the actuarial documents. 

G. Type/Class/Variety: Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified on the 

actuarial documents, for the type grown by the insured. If “No Type Specified,” enter 

appropriate 3-digit code number from the actuarial documents. 

H. Stage:

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT: Replant stage abbreviation as shown below. 

STAGE EXPLANATION

 “R”........................... Forage seeding acreage replanted and qualifying for replanting 

payment. 

 “NR”........................ Forage seeding acreage not replanted or not qualifying for a 

replanting payment. Enter “NR” if the extent of loss is such that the 

insured acreage has 75 percent or greater of a normal stand 

remaining. 

FINAL: Stage abbreviation as shown below. 

STAGE EXPLANATION

“P”............................. Forage Production - Acreage abandoned without consent, put to 

other use without consent, damaged solely by uninsured causes, for 

which the insured failed to provide records of production which are 

acceptable to the insurance provider, or from which production was 

sold by direct marketing if the insured failed to meet the 

requirements contained in the crop provisions. 
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Forage Seeding - Acreage with at least 75 percent of a normal 

stand, abandoned without consent, put to other use without consent, 

damaged solely by uninsured causes, or for which the insured failed 

to provide records of production which are acceptable to the 

insurance provider. 

“H”............................. Harvested. 

“UH”.......................... Forage Production - Unharvested or put to other use with consent. 

Forage Seeding - Unharvested; the average number of plants per 

square foot is less than 75 percent of a normal stand (and it is not 

practical to replant) for FALL-PLANTED acreage and acreage in 

counties where the actuarial does not specify fall and/or spring 

planted practices; or the average number of plants per square foot of 

SPRING-PLANTED acreage is “55 percent or less of a normal 

stand;” or put to other use with consent. 

“S”............................ Forage Seeding - Spring-Planted acreage on which the plant stand is 

less than 75 percent, but more than 55 percent. The amount of 

indemnity on any spring-planted acreage will be reduced 50 percent 

if the stand is less than 75 percent but more than 55 percent of a 

normal stand. 

GLEANED ACREAGE: Refer to the LAM for information on gleaning. 

I. Intended or Final Use: Use of acreage. Use the following “Intended Use” abbreviations. 

USE EXPLANATION

“Replant”................... Acreage replanted and qualifying for replanting payment 

“Not Replanted”..........Acreage not replanted or not qualifying for a replanting payment 

“To Millet," etc.......... Use made of the acreage 

“WOC”...................... Without Consent 

“SU”........................... Solely uninsured 

“ABA”....................... Abandoned without consent 

“H”............................. Harvested 

“UH”.......................... Unharvested 

Verify any “Intended Use” entry. If the final use of the acreage was not as indicated, strike 

out the original line and initial it. Enter all data on a new line showing the correct “Final 

Use.” 

GLEANED ACREAGE: Refer to the LAM for information on gleaning. 
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J. Appraised Potential:

Forage Production

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Per-acre appraisal in tons, to tenths, of POTENTIAL 

production for the acreage appraised. Refer to section 6, Forage Production Appraisal 

Methods for additional instructions. If there is no potential on UH acreage, enter "0." 

Forage Seeding:

REPLANT: Enter “Replant Payment” across columns “J” through “M.” 

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Average plant population per square foot as determined 

on the appraisal worksheet when applicable. If there is no potential on UH acreage, enter 

"0." 

K1. - L. MAKE NO ENTRY. 

M. + Uninsured Cause:

REPLANT (FORAGE SEEDING ONLY): MAKE NO ENTRY. 

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: EXPLAIN IN THE NARRATIVE. 

a. Hail and Fire exclusion NOT in effect. 

Forage Production: 

(1) Enter NOT LESS than the insured's production guarantee per acre in tons, to 

tenths, for the line, (calculated by multiplying the elected coverage level 

percentage times the approved APH yield per acre shown on the APH form) for 

any “P” stage acreage: 

(2) On preliminary inspections, advise the insured to keep the harvested production 

from any acreage damaged SOLELY by uninsured causes separate from other 

production. 

(3) For acreage that is damaged PARTLY by uninsured causes, enter the 

APPRAISED UNINSURED loss of production per acre in tons, to tenths, for 

any such acreage. 

Forage Seeding:

(1) For “UH” stage acreage, enter “0.” 
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 (2) For “P” “H” and “S” stage acreage, enter not less than the production guarantee 

(dollar amount) per acre. If the yield has been reduced PARTLY by uninsured 

or avoidable insured causes, enter the appraised loss of production per acre in 

dollars. Appraisals for hail/fire deletion and/or delayed planting should be 

recorded as potential to count for uninsured causes. Appraisals for hail/fire 

deletion MUST BE AVERAGED OVER THE ENTIRE UNIT. 

b. Refer to the LAM when a Hail and Fire Exclusion is in effect and damage is 

from hail or fire. 

c. Enter the result of adding uninsured cause appraisals to hail and fire exclusion 

appraisals. For fire losses, if the insured also has other fire insurance (double 

coverage), refer to the LAM. 

N. Adjusted Potential:

Forage Production

PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: Column “J” plus Column “M.” 

Forage Seeding

REPLANT: Enter the AMOUNT equal to the amount of insurance per acre multiplied by 

50 percent (replanting payment per acre). Refer to section 4 for replanting payment 

qualifications and computations. 

 PRELIMINARY AND FINAL: For stages “P” “H” and “UH,” enter the Column “M.” 

entry. 

For “S” stage, (Spring-Planted acreage on which the plant stand is less than 75 percent, 

but more than 55 percent) enter 50% of the item “M” entry. 

O. Total to Count:

Forage Production: Column “C” or “C1” (actual acres) times Column “N,” in tons to 

tenths. 

Forage Seeding: Column “C” or “C1” (actual acres) times Column “N,” rounded to whole 

dollars. 

P. Per Acre (Per-Acre Guarantee): 

Forage Production - Enter the per-acre production guarantee from the insured’s policy. 

Forage Seeding - Enter the per acre amount of insurance from the insured’s policy. 
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Q. Total: 

Forage Production: Column “C2” (reported acres; “C” if acreage is not under-reported) 

times Column “P,” in tons to tenths. 

Forage Seeding: Column “C2” (reported acres; “C” if acreage is not under-reported) 

times Column “P,” in whole to dollars. 

16. Total Acres:

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Total Actual Acres [Column “C” (or “C1” if there are underreported acres)], to tenths. 

FOR ITEM 17, WHEN SEPARATE LINE ENTRIES ARE MADE FOR VARYING SHARES, 

STAGES, APH YIELDS, PRICE ELECTIONS, TYPES, ETC., WITHIN THE UNIT, AND TOTALS 

NEED TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FOR CALCULATING INDEMNITIES, MAKE NO ENTRY AND 

FOLLOW THE INSURANCE PROVIDER’S INSTRUCTIONS; OTHERWISE, MAKE THE 

FOLLOWING ENTRIES. 

17. Totals:

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Totals of Column “O” and Column “Q.” 

NARRATIVE: 

If more space is needed, document on a Special Report, and enter “See Special Report.” Attach the 

Special Report to the Production Worksheet. 

a. If no acreage is released on the unit, enter “No acreage released,” adjuster’s initials, and 

date. 

b. If notice of damage was given and “No Inspection” is necessary, enter the unit number(s), 

 “No Inspection,” date, and adjuster’s initials. The insured's signature is not required. 

c. Explain any uninsured causes, unusual, or controversial cases. 

d. If there is an appraisal in Section I, item M for uninsured causes due to a hail/fire 

exclusion, show the original hail/fire liability per acre and the hail/fire indemnity per acre. 

e. Document the actual appraisal date if an appraisal was performed prior to the adjuster’s 

signature date on the appraisal worksheet, and the date of the appraisal is not recorded on 

the appraisal worksheet. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 40 

f. State that there is “No other fire insurance” when fire damages or destroys the insured 

forage crop and it is determined that the insured has no other fire insurance. Refer to the 

LAM. 

g. Explain any errors found on the Summary of Coverage. 

h. Explain any commingled production. Refer to the LAM 

i. Explain any entry for “Production Not to Count” in Section II, item “O” and/or any 

production not included in Section II, item I or item B - E entries (e.g., harvested 

production from uninsured acreage that can be identified separately from the insured 

acreage in the unit). 

j. Explain a “NO” checked in item 19. 

k. Attach a sketch map or aerial photograph to identify the total unit: 

(1) Fall Planted Forage Seeding only: Consent is or has been given to put part of the 

unit to another use or to replant; 

(2) Fall Planted Forage Seeding only: If acreage has been replanted to a practice 

uninsurable as an original practice; 

(3) If uninsured causes are present; or 

(4) For unusual or controversial cases. 

Indicate on the aerial photo or sketch map, the disposition of acreage destroyed or put to 

other use with or without consent. 

l. Explain any difference between date of inspection and signature dates. For an ABSENTEE 

insured, enter the date of the inspection AND the date of mailing the Production Worksheet 

for signature. 

m. When any other adjuster or supervisor accompanied the adjuster on the inspection, enter the 

code number of the other adjuster or supervisor and date of inspection. 

n. Explain the reason for a “No Indemnity Due” claim. “No Indemnity Due” claims are to be 

distributed in accordance with the insurance provider’s instructions. 

o. Document field ID's and date and method of destruction of mycotoxin-infested forages if it 

has no market value. For further documentation instructions, refer to the LAM. 

p. Explain any delayed notices or delayed claims as instructed in the LAM. 

q. Document any authorized estimated acres shown in Section I item C as follows: “Line 3 

‘E’ acres authorized by insurance provider MM/DD/YYYY.” 

r. Document the method and calculation used to determine acres for the unit. Refer to the 

LAM. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 41 

s. Forage Seeding: Document the appraisal (plus appraisal for uninsured causes of loss, if 

applicable) for replanted acreage, and the calculations to show that the qualification for a 

replanting payment has been met. Refer to section 4. 

t. Forage Seeding: If any acreage to be replanted in the unit does not qualify for a replanting 

payment, enter Field No., “NOT QUAL FOR RP PAYMENT,” date of inspection, 

adjuster’s initials, and reason not qualified. 

u. Specify the type of insects or disease when the insured cause of damage or loss is listed as 

insects or disease. Explain why control measures did not work. 

v. Document the name and address of the charitable organization when gleaned acreage is 

applicable. Refer to the LAM for more information on gleaning. 

w. Document any other pertinent information, including any data to support any factors used 

to calculate the production. 

 

SECTION II - HARVESTED PRODUCTION

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

Forage Seeding: MAKE NO HARVESTED PRODUCTION ENTRIES IN COLUMNS 

“A1” THROUGH “S”. 

Forage Production:

(1) There generally will be no harvested production entries in items “A1” through “S” 

for preliminary inspections. 

(2) Record the net tons of production in all cases. When applicable weight records are 

not available, compute the net tonnage. Refer to section 10, subparagraphs B, C, D, 

and E for production computation formulas, factors, and instructions. 

(3) Do not make moisture adjustments for loose stacked hay, dry chopped hay, baled hay, 

pellets, and alfalfa meal. 

(4) Account for ALL HARVESTED PRODUCTION (for ALL ENTITIES sharing in the 

crop) except production appraised BEFORE harvest and shown in Section I because 

the quantity cannot be determined later. Count the production from all cuttings, on a 

line basis for different types of storage. 

(5) Columns “B” through “E” are for structure measurements entries (Rectangular, 

Round, Square, etc.). If structures are a combination of shapes, break into a series of 

average measurements, if possible. Enter “Odd Shape” or “Conical Pile” if 

production is stored in an odd shaped structure or conical pile. Document 

measurements on a Special Report or other worksheet used for this purpose. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 42 

(6) If farm-stored production has been weighed prior to storage and acceptable weight 

tickets are available showing gross weights, enter “Weighed and Stored On Farm” in 

columns “B” through “E.” Refer to the LAM for acceptable weight tickets. 

 

 (a) Records must be maintained on a unit/type basis. 

*** (b) Dates of cutting/harvesting of forage, number of bales harvested, 

contemporaneous weight of bales from each cutting/harvest (weight must be 

based on average of at least 2 bales per/cutting/type/unit weighted, dated and 

signed by a disinterested third party. 

 (c) If contemporaneous records will not be maintained or the production is not 

measured after being placed in a storage structure, the insured may request an 

appraisal or inspection/measurement service from the insurance provider or 

other disinterested third party (at the insured’s cost), such as FSA, prior to 

harvest or if all production for each cutting/harvest is still available for 

verification. 

(7) For production sold, make entries in items “B” through “E” as follows: 

 

 (a) Name and address of buyer. 

 (b) Production reports must be substantiated by marketing records from a marketing 

outlet, processor, or buyer, such as, settlement sheets, certified weight tags, 

broker sales summaries or load receipts. These records must indicate buyer’s 

name, net tons of forage produced, type, producer’s name and delivery date. 

(8) For production fed, make entries in items “B” through “E” as follows: 

Fed records must specify the number of head, type of livestock (cattle, horses, 

sheep, etc., with weight estimated to the nearest 100 pounds for each type) and 

number of days fed. 

 Feeding records must be documented through a formal record system (e.g., 

 RMA’s Guidelines for a Production Record Management System) and generated 

 during the time period production was fed to be considered acceptable and 

 contain the following elements: 

 (1) Date forage fed. 

 (2) Amount fed on that date. 

 (3) Number of livestock fed on that date. 

 (4) Type and weight of livestock fed on that date. 

 (5) Type and/or unit should be notated. 

(9) If acceptable sales or weight tickets are not available, refer to the LAM. 

(10) If additional lines are necessary, the data may be entered on a continuation sheet. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 43 

 USE SEPARATE LINES FOR: 

(a) Separate storage structures. 

(b) Varying determinations of production (especially varying moisture). 

(c) Varying shares; e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on same unit. 

(11) If there is harvested production from more than one insured practice (or type) and a 

separate approved APH yield has been established for each, the harvested production 

also must be entered on separate lines in items A1 through S by type or practice. If 

production has been commingled, refer to the LAM. 

Verify or make the following entries:

Item 

No. Information Required

18. Date Harvest Completed: (Used to determine if there is a delayed notice or a delayed 

claim. Refer to the LAM.)

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: 

a. The earlier of the date the ENTIRE acreage on the unit was (1) harvested, (2) totally 

destroyed, (3) put to other use, (4) a combination of harvested, destroyed, or put to 

other use, or (5) the calendar date for the end of the insurance period. 

b. If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the insurance period), there is 

any unharvested insured acreage remaining on the unit that the insured does not 

intend to harvest, enter “Incomplete.” 

c. If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the insurance period), none of 

the insured acreage on the unit has been harvested, and the insured does not intend to 

harvest such acreage, enter “No Harvest.” 

d. If the case involves a Certification Form, enter the date from the Certification Form 

when the entire unit is put to another use, replanting is complete for the unit, etc. 

Refer to the LAM. 

19. Similar Damage:

PRELIMINARY: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Check “Yes” or “No.” Check “Yes” if amount and cause of 

damage due to insurable causes is similar to the experience of other farms in the area. If 

“No” is checked, explain in the narrative. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 44 

20. Assignment of Indemnity: Check “Yes” only if an assignment of indemnity is in effect 

for the crop year; otherwise, check “No.” Refer to the LAM. 

21. Transfer of Right to Indemnity: Check “Yes” only if a transfer of right to indemnity is 

in effect for the unit for the crop year; otherwise, check “No.” Refer to the LAM. 

A1. Share: RECORD ONLY VARYING SHARES on SAME unit to three decimal places. 

A2. Field ID:

a. If only one practice and/or type of harvested production is listed in Section I, MAKE 

NO ENTRY. 

b. If more than one practice and/or type of harvested production is listed in Section I, 

and a separate approved APH yield exists, indicate for each practice/type the 

corresponding Field ID (from Section I, item “A”). 

c. REFER TO THE LAM FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ENTRIES OF 

FIRST CROP AND SECOND CROP CODES. 

B. - H. Describe the method of storage for the production being accounted for on the line. For 

production sold, enter the name and address of the buyer. 

EXAMPLE: “20 large round bales,” “2 stack wagons,” “Bale stack,” “Small bales in 

field,” “Haylage,” “Weighed and stored on farm,” “Trench Silo,” etc. 

I. Bu., Ton, Lbs., Cwt.: Circle “Ton.” Net production in tons, to tenths, on the basis of 

air-dried hay. For green-chopped forage fed without air drying, refer to section 10, 

subparagraph B. For hay and/or haylage stored in various ways (including silo storage), 

refer to section 10, subparagraphs C and D for formulas, factors, and other instructions. 

A copy of all production computations is to be left in the contract folder.

J. - M2. MAKE NO ENTRY. 

N. Adjusted Production: Enter tons, to tenth, from column I. 

O. Prod. Not to Count: Net production NOT to count, in tons to tenths, WHEN 

ACCEPTABLE RECORDS IDENTIFYING SUCH PRODUCTION ARE AVAILABLE, 

from harvested acreage which has been assessed an appraisal of not less than the guarantee 

per acre, or from other sources (e.g., other units or uninsured acreage). 

THIS ENTRY MUST NEVER EXCEED PRODUCTION SHOWN ON THE SAME 

LINE. EXPLAIN ANY “PRODUCTION NOT TO COUNT” IN THE NARRATIVE. 

P. Production: Result of subtracting the entry in Column “O” from Column “N,” to tenths. 

Q1. - R. MAKE NO ENTRY. 

S. Production to Count: Enter result from Column “P.” 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 45 

FOR ITEMS 22 - 24. WHEN SEPARATE LINE ENTRIES ARE MADE FOR VARYING SHARES, 

STAGES, APH YIELDS, PRICE ELECTIONS, TYPES, ETC., WITHIN THE UNIT, AND TOTALS 

NEED TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FOR CALCULATING INDEMNITIES, MAKE NO ENTRY AND 

FOLLOW THE INSURANCE PROVIDER’S INSTRUCTIONS; OTHERWISE, MAKE THE 

FOLLOWING ENTRIES. 

22. Section II Total:

PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

FINAL: Total of Column “S,” to tenths. 

23. Section I Total:

PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

FINAL: Enter figure from Section I, Column “O” total. 

24. Unit Total:

PRELIMINARY AND REPLANT: MAKE NO ENTRY. 

FINAL: Total of 22 and 23, to tenths. 

25. Adjuster’s Signature, Code #, and Date: Signature of adjuster, code number, and date 

signed after the insured (or insured’s authorized representative) has signed. For an 

absentee insured, enter adjuster’s code number ONLY. The signature and date will be 

entered AFTER the absentee has signed and returned the Production Worksheet. 

Final indemnity inspections and final replanting payment inspections should be signed on 

the bottom line. 

26. Insured’s Signature and Date: Insured’s (or insured’s authorized representative’s) 

signature and date. BEFORE obtaining insured’s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on 

the Production Worksheet WITH THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., that 

may not be readily understood. 

 

 Final indemnity inspections and final replanting payment inspections should be signed on 

bottom line. 

27. Page:

PRELIMINARY: Page numbers – “1,” “2,” etc., at the time of inspection. 

REPLANT AND FINAL: Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 

2, etc.). 
MAY 2005 46 

PRODUCTION WORKSHEET

1 Crop/Code# Forage Prod 

3 Legal Description SW321-32N-16e 

8 Name of Insured 

0033 

2 Unit # 00100 

9 Claim Number 

XXXXXXX

4 Date of Damage JAN JUL 10 Policy Number XX5 Cause of Damage Winterkill drought 6 Primary Cause % X 70 

(FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY) 

 7 Company__ANY COMPANY________________________________________ 

 Agency ANY AGENCY___________________________________________ 

14 Date(s) Notice of Loss 

1st 

1-11

12 Additional Units 00200 13 Est. Prod Per Acre 3.0 

15 Companion Policy(s) 

SECTION I – ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS ACTUARIAL POTENTIAL YIELD 

K1

B C D E F G H I J K2 L M N 

Field ID Prelim Moisture %

Acres 

Final 

Acres 

Interest or 

Share Risk Practice 

Type 

Class Stage

Intended or 

Final Use

Appraised 

Potential Factor

Shell and/or 

Quality Factor

Uninsured 

Cause

Adjusted 

Potential

A 

 M/D E20.0 20.5 1.000 A01 002 551 UH PASTURED 0.6 0.6 

 B E25.0 25.0 1.000 A01 002 551 UH Plowed 0.5 0.5 

C 

 30.0 1.000 A01 002 551 H H 

D 

 40.0 1.000 A01 002 551 P WOC 2.8 2.8 

E 

M/D

 89.5 1.000 A01 002 551 H H 

16 TOTAL 205.0 17 TOTALS 

NARRATIVE (If more space is needed, attach a Special Report) Field D plowed without consent. Acreage determined from permanent FSA measurements. Field A and B were wheel measured. Productio

SECTION II – HARVESTED PRODUCTION 

18 Date Harvest Completed 

MM/DD/YYYY 

19 Is damage similar to other farms in the area? 

 Yes No 

20 Assignment of Indemnity? 

Yes No 

MEASUREMENTS GROSS PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENTS TO HARVESTED PRODUCTION 

A1 K1 L1 M1 A2 B C D E F G H I J K2 L2 M2 N O P 

Share FM% Moisture% Test Wt. 

Field ID 

Length 

of 

Diameter Width Depth 

Deduction Net Cubic Feet 

Conversion 

Factor 

Gross 

Prod. 

(F x G) 

Bu. Ton 

Lbs. Cwt. 

Shell/ 

Sugar 

Factor 

Factor Factor Factor 

Adjusted 

Production 

HorIxJxK2xL2xM2 

Prod. Not 

To Count 

Production 

(N – O) 

M

100 LARGE ROUND BALES 75.0 75.0 75.0 

300 SMALL BALES 9.0 9.0 0.6 8.4 

HAYLAGE 49.6 49.6 49.6 

I certify the information provided above, to the best of my knowledge, to be true and complete and that it wi1l be used to determine my loss, if any, to my insured crops. I understand that this Production Worksheet and supporting 

papers are subject to audit and approval by the company. I understand that this crop insurance is subsidized and reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, an agency of the United States. I understand that any false or inaccurate information may result in the sanctions outlined in my policy and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions under 18 U.S.C.§ 1006 and 1014, 7 U.S.C.§ 1506, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 and other federal statues 

25 Adjuster’s Signature and Code Number Date 26 Insured’s Signature D

1st Inspection I. M. Adjuster xxxxx MM/DD/YYYY 1st Inspection I. M. Insured 

2nd Inspection 2nd Inspection 

Final Inspection I. M. Adjuster xxxxx MM/DD/YYYY Final Inspection I. M. Insured 

A 
MAY 2005 

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 PRODUCTION WORKSHEET

1 Crop/Code# Forage Seeding 

3 Legal Description SW321-32N-16e 

8 Name of Insured 

0032 

2 Unit # 00100 

9 Claim Number 

XXXXXXX

4 Date of Damage JAN JUL 10 Policy Number 5 Cause of Damage Winterkill drought 6 Primary Cause % X 70 

 (ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY) 

 7 Company_____ANY COMPANY________________________________________ 

 Agency __ ANY AGENCY__________________________________________

14 Date(s) Notice of Loss 

1st 

MM

12 Additional Units 00200 13 Est. Prod Per Acre 13 

15 Companion Policy(s) 

SECTION I – ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS 

ACTUARIAL POTENTIAL YIELD 

K1

A B C D E F G H I J K2 L M N 

Field ID Prelim Moisture % 

Acres 

Final 

Acres 

Interest or 

Share Risk Practice 

Type 

Class Stage 

Intended or 

Final Use 

Appraised 

Potential Factor 

Shell and/or 

Quality Factor 

Uninsured 

Cause 

Adjuste

Potentia

A 

M/D E20.0 20.5 1.000 D01 082 997 P PASTURED 7.0 $104 $104 

B E25.0 25.0 1.000 D01 082 997 S Plowed 2.8 $104 $52 

C 30.0 1.000 D01 082 997 UH UH 3.0 0 0 

D 

M/D 

 10.0 1.000 D01 082 997 P WOC $104 $104 

16 TOTAL 85.5 17 TOTA

NARRATIVE (If more space is needed, attach a Special Report) Field D plowed without consent. Acreage determined from permanent FSA measurements. Field A and B were wheel measured. 

SECTION II – HARVESTED PRODUCTION 

18 Date Harvest Completed 

 MM/DD/YYYY

19 Is damage similar to other farms in the area? 

 Yes No 

20 Assignment of Indemnity? 

Yes No 

MEASUREMENTS GROSS PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENTS TO HARVESTED PRODUCTION 

A1 K1 L1 M1 A2 B C D E F G H I J K2 L2 M2 N O P 

Share FM% Moisture% Test Wt. 

Field ID 

Length 

of 

Diameter Width Depth 

Deduction Net Cubic Feet 

Conversion 

Factor 

Gross 

Prod. 

(F x G) 

Bu. Ton 

Lbs. Cwt. 

Shell/ 

Sugar 

Factor 

Factor Factor Factor 

Adjusted 

Production 

HorIxJxK2xL2xM2 

Prod. Not 

To Count 

Production 

(N – O) 

M

I certify the information provided above, to the best of my knowledge, to be true and complete and that it wi1l be used to determine my loss, if any, to my insured crops. I understand that this Production Worksheet and supporting papers are subject to audit and approval by the company. I understand that this crop insurance is subsidized and reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, an agency of the United States. I understand that any false or inaccurate information may result in the sanctions outlined in my policy and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1006 and 1014, 7 U.S.C.§ 1506, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 and other federal statues 25 Adjuster’s Signature and Code Number Date 26 Insured’s Signature D

1st Inspection I. M. Adjuster xxxxx MM/DD/YYYY 1st Inspection I. M. Insured 

2nd Inspection 2nd Inspection 

Final Inspection I. M. Adjuster xxxxx MM/DD/YYYY Final Inspection I. M. Insured 
MAY 2005 

48

PRODUCTION WORKSHEET 

1 Crop/Code # 2 Unit # 3 Legal Description 8 Name of Insured Forage Seeding SW1-96N-30W 0032 

00100 

(FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY)

9 Claim # 

4 Date of Damage JUN 10 7 Company Any Company XXXXXXXX 5 Cause of Damage HAIL Agency Any Agency 10 Policy # XXXX6 Primary Cause % 100 14 Date(s) 1st 12 Additional Units 00200 Notice of Loss MM/DDYYY13 Est. Prod Per Acre 40 15 Companion Policy(s) 

SECTION I - ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS ACTUARIAL POTENTIAL YIELD 

K 1 

A B C D E F G H I J K 2 L M N 

Field Moisture % 

ID 

Prelim 

Acres 

Final 

Acres 

Interest or 

Share Risk Practice 

Type 

Class Stage 

Intended or 

Final Use 

Appraised 

Potential Factor 

Shell and/or 

Quality Factor 

Uninsured 

Cause 

Adjusted 

Potential 

A 20.0 20.5 1.000 A01 002 997 R Replanted “REPLANT PAYMENT” $52 

65.0 NR Not Replanted 

16 TOTAL 85.5 17 TOTALS 

NARRATIVE (If more space is needed, attach a Special Report) EXAMPLE 1 - Total acreage from FSA permanent field measurement. Field A wheel measured. See attached Special Report for meas Appraisal determines 78% of normal stand on 65 acres---Does not qualify for replanting payment 

Appraisal determines 56% of normal stand on 20.5 acres---Qualifies for replanting payment. 

SECTION I - ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS ACTUARIAL POTENTIAL YIELD 

K 1 

A B C D E F G H I J K 2 L M N 

Field Moisture % 

ID 

Prelim 

Acres 

Final 

Acres 

Interest or 

Share Risk Practice 

Type 

Class Stage 

Intended or 

Final Use 

Appraised 

Potential Factor 

Shell and/or 

Quality Factor 

Uninsured 

Cause 

Adjusted 

Potential 

A 20.0 20.5 .500 A01 002 997 R Replanted “REPLANT PAYMENT” $26 

65.0 NR Not Replanted 

16 TOTAL 85.5 17 TOTALS 

NARRATIVE (If more space is needed, attach a Special Report) EXAMPLE 2 - Total acreage from FSA permanent field measurement. Field A wheel measured. See attached Special Report for meas

Appraisal determines 78% of normal stand on 65 acres---Does not qualify for replanting payment Appraisal determines 56% of normal stand on 20.5 acres---Qualifies for replanting payment.
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 49 

11. REFERENCE MATERIAL

TABLE A - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS

ACRES IN FIELD OR SUBFIELD MINIMUM NO. OF SAMPLES

 0.1 - 10.0 3 

 10.1 - 40.0 4 

Add one additional sample for each additional 40.0 acres (or fraction thereof) in the field or 

subfield. 

TABLE B - YIELD FACTOR TABLE FOR USE IN STAND COUNT 

 APPRAISAL METHOD

(1) East of the Continental Divide in localities where three cuttings or less are usually 

harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting 

0.50 If appraising prior to the second cutting 

0.15 If appraising prior to the third cutting (non-irrigated). 

0.20 If appraising prior to the third cutting (irrigated). 

(2) West of the Continental Divide in localities where three cuttings or less are usually 

harvested 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.50 If appraising prior to the second cutting 

0.20 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 50 

TABLE B - YIELD FACTOR TABLE FOR USE IN STAND COUNT 

 APPRAISAL METHOD

(3) In localities where four cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.50 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.30 If appraising prior to the third cutting 

0.20 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

 

 (4) In California or localities where five cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.80 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.55 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 

0.35 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

0.15 If appraising prior to the fifth cutting. 

(5) In California or localities where six cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.80 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.60 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 

0.40 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

0.30 If appraising prior to the fifth cutting. 

0.15 If appraising prior to the sixth cutting. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 51 

TABLE B - YIELD FACTOR TABLE FOR USE IN STAND COUNT 

 APPRAISAL METHOD

(6) In California or localities where seven cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.85 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.70 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 

0.50 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

0.35 If appraising prior to the fifth cutting. 

0.20 If appraising prior to the sixth cutting. 

0.10 If appraising prior to the seventh cutting. 

 

(7) In California or localities where eight cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.90 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.75 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 

0.60 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

0.45 If appraising prior to the fifth cutting. 

0.30 If appraising prior to the sixth cutting. 

0.20 If appraising prior to the seventh cutting. 

0.10 If appraising prior to the eighth cutting. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 52 

TABLE B - YIELD FACTOR TABLE FOR USE IN STAND COUNT 

 APPRAISAL METHOD

(8) In California or localities where nine cuttings are usually harvested. 

FACTOR USE: 

1.00 If appraising prior to the first cutting. 

0.90 If appraising prior to the second cutting. 

0.80 If appraising prior to the third cutting. 

0.65 If appraising prior to the fourth cutting. 

0.50 If appraising prior to the fifth cutting. 

0.25 If appraising prior to the sixth cutting. 

0.25 If appraising prior to the seventh cutting. 

0.15 If appraising prior to the eighth cutting. 

0.05 If appraising prior to the ninth cutting. 

 (9) Make no appraisals of potential after the final cutting that is usually harvested in that 

locality. Any production harvested after the final cutting that is usually harvested in that 

locality, but prior to the end of the insurance period, will be counted as production for APH 

and claim purposes. Refer to the LAM for information regarding production to count 

which is harvested after insurance ends. 

(10) Adequate/Minimum stand requirements for living plants per square foot for each year after 

the year of establishment are contained in the Special Provisions. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 53 

TABLE C - MOISTURE AND WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR WEIGHT 

 METHOD APPRAISALS (Rounded to 3 Decimal Places)

Percent Moisture Factor Percent Moisture Factor 

85 

84 

83 

82 

81 

0.235 

0.250 

0.266 

0.282 

0.297 

50 

49 

48 

47 

46 

0.783 

0.798 

0.814 

0.830 

0.845 

80 

79 

78 

77 

76 

0.313 

0.329 

0.344 

0.360 

0.376 

45 

44 

43 

42 

41 

0.861 

0.877 

0.892 

0.908 

0.924 

75 

74 

73 

72 

71 

0.391 

0.407 

0.423 

0.438 

0.454 

40 

39 

38 

37 

36 

0.939 

0.955 

0.971 

0.986 

1.002 

70 

69 

68 

67 

66 

0.470 

0.485 

0.501 

0.517 

0.532 

35 

34 

33 

32 

31 

1.018 

1.033 

1.049 

1.064 

1.080 

65 

64 

63 

62 

61 

0.548 

0.564 

0.579 

0.595 

0.611 

30 

29 

28 

27 

26 

1.096 

1.111 

1.127 

1.143 

1.158 

60 

59 

58 

57 

56 

0.626 

0.642 

0.657 

0.673 

0.689 

25 

24 

23 

22 

21 

1.174 

1.190 

1.205 

1.221 

1.237 

55 

54 

53 

52 

51 

0.704 

0.720 

0.736 

0.751 

0.767 

20 

19 

18 

17 

16 

1.252 

1.268 

1.284 

1.299 

1.315 

Factors were calculated using the following formula: 

((100 minus % moisture) ÷ 100) x 1.15 x 1.36125 

15 

14 

13 

1.331 

1.346 

1.361 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 54 

TABLE D - MOISTURE ADJUSTMENT TABLE FOR WEIGHING HAYLAGE 

IN CHOPPER BOXES, SILAGE WAGONS, OR TRUCKS

Formula used for factors is: ((100 minus % Moisture) ÷ 100) x 1.15 (Rounded to 3 decimal places)

PERCENT 

MOISTURE FACTOR 

PERCENT 

MOISTURE FACTOR 

13 1.000 42 .667 

14 .989 43 .656 

15 .978 44 .644 

16 .966 45 .633 

17 .955 46 .621 

18 .943 47 .610 

19 .932 48 .598 

20 .920 49 .587 

21 .909 50 .575 

22 .897 51 .564 

23 .886 52 .552 

24 .874 53 .541 

25 .863 54 .529 

26 .851 55 .518 

27 .840 56 .506 

28 .828 57 .495 

29 .817 58 .483 

30 .805 59 .472 

31 .794 60 .460 

32 .782 61 .449 

33 .771 62 .437 

34 .759 63 .426 

35 .748 64 .414 

36 .736 65 .403 

37 .725 66 .391 

38 .713 67 .380 

39 .702 68 .368 

40 .690 69 .357 

41 .679 70 .345 

Use this table to adjust the amount of production down to 13 percent moisture of air-dried hay and 

enter adjusted production on the claim form. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 55

TABLE E (1) - HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE 

LESS THAN THE APPROVED APH YIELD 

In a one cutting locality, appraisals for future cuttings are not required.

Number of Cuttings Usually Harvested in a Locality: 

Cutting: 2 3 (NI) 3(I) 4 

Before 1st Current appraisal plus 

0.67 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

1.00 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

1.00 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

1.50 times the current 

appraisal 

Before 2nd Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.40 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.67 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 1.40 

times the current 

appraisal 

Before 3rd Not applicable Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.60 

times the current 

appraisal 

Before 4th Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 56

TABLE E (1) HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE (Cont)

LESS THAN THE APPROVED APH YIELD 

The table does not apply in a one cutting area. 

Cutting 

Number of Cuttings Usually Harvested in a Locality

 5 6 7 8 9

Before 1st Current appraisal plus 

3.65 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

4.45 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

5.30 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal plus 

7.30 times the current 

appraisal 

Current appraisal 

plus 11.00 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 2nd

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 2.30 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 3.05 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 4.20 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 5.20 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st cutting plus the 

current appraisal 

plus 7.50 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 3rd

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

1.60 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

1.95 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

3.00 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

3.70 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st and 2nd cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 4.85 

times the current 

appraisal 

Before 4th

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , and 

3rd cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.65 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , and 

3rd cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

2.10 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , and 

3rd cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

2.15 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , and 

3rd cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

2.85 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st , 2nd , and 3rd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal 

plus 3.15 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 5th 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.85 times the 

current appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 1.50 times the 

current appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 2.05 times the 

current appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st , 2nd , 3rd , and 4th

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal 

plus 2.35 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 6th Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

and 5th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

4th , and 5th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus .80 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

4th , and 5th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 1.60 

times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st , 2nd , 3rd , 4th , and 

5th cuttings plus the 

current appraisal 

plus 1.85 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 7th Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, and 6th, cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 

4th , 5th , and 6th 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.80 times the current 

appraisal 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st , 2nd , 3rd , 4th , 5th

, and 6th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 1.50 

times the current 

appraisal 

Before 8th Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, 6th, and 7th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal. 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st , 2nd , 3rd , 4th , 5th

, 6th , and 7th 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal 

plus 0.90 times the 

current appraisal 

Before 9th Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested 

production from the 

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 

6th, 7th, and 8th

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 57

TABLE E (2) - HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE 

EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE APPROVED APH YIELD 

In a one-cutting locality, appraisals for future cuttings are not required.

Number of Cuttings Usually Harvested in a Locality: 

Cutting: 2 3 (NI) 3(I) 4 

Before 1st Current appraisal plus 

0.40 times the APH yield 

Current appraisal plus 

0.50 times the APH yield 

Current appraisal plus 

0.50 times the APH yield 

Current appraisal plus 

0.60 times the APH yield 

Before 2nd Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal plus 

0.15 times the APH yield 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal plus 

0.20 times the APH yield 

Harvested production 

from the 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal plus 

0.35 times the APH yield 

Before 3rd Not applicable Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal 

Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd 

cuttings plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.15 times 

the APH yield 

Before 4th Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Harvested production 

from the 1st and 2nd and 

3rd cuttings plus the 

current appraisal 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 58

TABLE E (2) HARVESTED AND APPRAISED POTENTIAL TABLE (Cont)

EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE APPROVED APH YIELD 

The table does not apply in a one cutting area. 

Cutting 

Number of Cuttings Usually Harvested in a Locality 

 5 6 7 8 9 

Before 1st Current appraisal plus 

0.80 times the APH 

yield. 

Current appraisal plus 

0.80 times the APH 

yield. 

Current appraisal plus 

0.85 times the APH 

yield. 

Current appraisal plus 

0.90 times the APH 

yield. 

Current appraisal plus 

0.90 times the APH 

yield. 

Before 2nd

Harvested production 

from 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.55 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.60 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.70 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.75 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st cutting plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.80 times the 

APH Yield. 

Before 3rd

Harvested production 

from 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.35 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.40 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.50 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.60 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st and 2nd

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.65 times the APH 

Yield. 

Before 4th

Harvested production 

from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.15 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.30 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.35 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.45 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal plus 

0.50 times the APH 

Yield. 

Before 5th 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus .15 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus .20 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus .30 times the APH 

Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 

and 4th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus .25 times the 

APH Yield. 

Before 6th Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

and 5th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

and 5th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.10 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

and 5th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.20 times the 

APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

and 5th cuttings plus 

the current appraisal 

plus 0.25 times the 

APH Yield. 

Before 7th Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, and 6th, cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, and 6th, cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.10 

times the APH Yield. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, and 6th, cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.15 

times the APH Yield. 

Before 8th Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, 6th, and 7th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal. 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, 6th, and 7th cuttings 

plus the current 

appraisal plus 0.05 

times the APH Yield. 

Before 9th Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Harvested production 

from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th

cuttings plus the 

current appraisal. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 59

TABLE F - TONS OF DRY MATTER CAPACITY - ROUND SILOS

Settled Haylage Formula is Considered Factored to 100 Percent Dry Matter (DM).

Diameter of Silo (feet) 

Depth 

(feet) 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25 26 28 30 

2 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 

3 0.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0 5.0 

4 1.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 7.0

5 1.5 2.5 3.0 4.0 4.5 5.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 

6 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 9.0 9.0 10.0 12.0 13.0 

7 2.5 3.5 5.0 6.0 7.5 9.0 11.0 11.5 12.5 14.5 16.5 

8 3.0 4.0 6.0 7.0 9.0 11.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 17.0 20.0 

9 3.5 5.0 7.0 8.5 10.5 13.0 15.5 16.5 18.0 20.5 24.0 

10 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 19.0 21.0 24.0 28.0 

11 5.0 7.0 9.0 11.5 14.0 17.0 20.5 22.0 24.0 27.5 32.0 

12 6.0 8.0 10.0 13.0 16.0 19.0 23.0 25.0 27.0 31.0 36.0 

13 6.5 9.0 11.5 14.5 18.0 21.5 26.0 28.0 30.5 35.0 40.5 

14 7.0 10.0 13.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 29.0 31.0 34.0 39.0 45.0 

15 8.0 11.0 14.0 17.5 22.0 26.5 32.0 34.5 37.5 43.0 49.5 

16 9.0 12.0 15.0 19.0 24.0 29.0 35.0 38.0 41.0 47.0 54.0 

17 9.5 13.0 16.5 21.0 26.0 31.5 38.0 41.0 44.5 51.5 59.0 

18 10.0 14.0 18.0 23.0 28.0 34.0 41.0 44.0 48.0 56.0 64.0 

19 11.0 15.0 19.5 25.0 30.5 37.0 44.5 48.0 52.0 60.5 69.0 

20 12.0 16.0 21.0 27.0 33.0 40.0 48.0 52.0 56.0 65.0 74.0 

21 13.0 17.5 22.5 29.0 35.5 43.0 51.5 55.5 60.0 69.5 79.5 

22 14.0 19.0 24.0 31.0 38.0 46.0 55.0 59.0 64.0 74.0 85.0 

23 14.5 20.0 25.5 33.0 40.5 49.0 58.5 63.0 68.5 79.0 91.0 

24 15.0 21.0 27.0 35.0 43.0 52.0 62.0 67.0 73.0 84.0 97.0 

25 16.0 22.5 29.0 37.0 45.5 55.0 65.5 71.0 77.0 89.0 102.0 

26 17.0 24.0 31.0 39.0 48.0 58.0 69.0 75.0 81.0 94.0 108.0 

27 18.0 25.0 32.5 41.0 51.0 61.5 73.0 79.5 85.5 99.5 114.0 

28 19.0 26.0 34.0 43.0 54.0 65.0 77.0 84.0 90.0 105.0 120.0 

29 20.0 27.5 36.0 45.5 56.5 68.0 81.0 88.0 95.0 110.5 126.5 

30 21.0 29.0 38.0 48.0 59.0 71.0 85.0 92.0 100.0 116.0 133.0 

31 22.0 30.5 39.5 50.0 62.0 74.5 89.0 96.5 104.5 121.5 139.5 

32 23.0 32.0 41.0 52.0 65.0 78.0 93.0 101.0 109.0 127.0 146.0 

33 24.0 33.5 43.0 54.5 68.0 81.5 97.5 105.5 114.0 132.5 152.5 

34 25.0 35.0 45.0 57.0 71.0 85.0 102.0 110.0 119.0 138.0 159.0 

Tons of Dry Matter (DM) 
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TABLE F - TONS OF DRY MATTER CAPACITY - ROUND SILOS (Cont) 

Diameter of Silo (feet)

Depth 

(feet) 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25 26 28 30 

35 26.5 36.5 47.0 59.5 74.0 89.0 106.0 115.0 124.5 144.0 165.5 

36 28.0 38.0 49.0 62.0 77.0 93.0 110.0 120.0 130.0 150.0 172.0 

37 29.0 39.5 51.0 64.5 80.0 96.5 114.5 124.5 135.0 156.0 179.0 

38 30.0 41.0 53.0 67.0 83.0 100.0 119.0 129.0 140.0 162.0 186.0 

39 31.0 42.5 55.0 69.5 86.0 104.0 123.5 134.0 145.5 168.5 193.0 

40 32.0 44.0 57.0 72.0 89.0 108.0 128.0 139.0 151.0 175.0 200.0 

41 33.0 45.5 59.0 74.5 92.5 112.0 133.0 144.0 156.0 181.0 207.5 

42 34.0 47.0 61.0 77.0 96.0 116.0 138.0 149.0 161.0 187.0 215.0 

43 35.5 48.5 63.0 80.0 99.0 120.0 142.5 154.5 167.0 193.5 222.5 

44 37.0 50.0 65.0 83.0 102.0 124.0 147.0 160.0 173.0 200.0 230.0 

45 38.0 51.5 67.5 85.5 105.5 128.0 152.0 165.0 178.5 206.5 237.5 

46 39.0 53.0 70.0 88.0 109.0 132.0 157.0 170.0 184.0 213.0 245.0 

47 40.5 55.0 70.0 91.0 112.5 136.0 162.0 175.5 189.5 220.0 252.5 

48 42.0 57.0 70.0 94.0 116.0 140.0 167.0 181.0 195.0 227.0 260.0

49 43.0 58.5 74.0 96.5 119.5 144.0 172.0 186.5 201.0 233.5 268.0 

50 44.0 60.0 78.0 99.0 123.0 148.0 177.0 192.0 207.0 240.0 276.0 

51 45.0 61.5 80.0 101.5 125.5 151.5 181.0 196.5 212.0 246.0 282.5 

52 46.0 63.0 82.0 104.0 128.0 155.0 185.0 201.0 217.0 252.0 289.0 

53 47.0 64.5 84.0 106.5 131.0 159.0 189.5 205.5 222.0 257.5 295.5 

54 48.0 66.0 86.0 109.0 134.0 163.0 194.0 210.0 227.0 263.0 302.0 

55 49.0 67.5 88.0 111.5 137.0 166.5 198.0 214.5 232.0 269.0 309.0 

56 50.0 69.0 90.0 114.0 140.0 170.0 202.0 219.0 237.0 275.0 316.0 

57 51.5 70.5 92.0 116.0 143.0 173.5 206.0 223.5 242.0 280.5 322.5 

58 53.0 72.0 94.0 118.0 146.0 177.0 210.0 228.0 247.0 286.0 329.0 

59 54.0 73.5 95.5 120.5 149.0 180.5 214.5 233.0 252.0 292.0 335.5 

60 55.0 75.0 97.0 123.0 152.0 184.0 219.0 238.0 257.0 298.0 342.0 

61 0.0 76.0 99.0 125.5 155.0 187.5 223.0 242.5 262.0 304.0 348.5 

62 77.0 101.0 128.0 158.0 191.0 227.0 247.0 267.0 310.0 355.0 

63 0.0 78.5 103.0 130.5 161.0 194.5 231.5 251.5 272.0 315.5 362.0 

64 80.0 105.0 133.0 164.0 198.0 236.0 256.0 277.0 321.0 369.0 

65 0.0 81.5 107.0 135.0 167.0 201.5 240.0 260.5 282.0 327.0 375.5 

66 83.0 109.0 137.0 170.0 205.0 244.0 265.0 287.0 333.0 382.0 

67 0.0 84.5 110.5 139.5 173.0 208.5 248.5 269.5 292.0 338.5 388.5 

68 86.0 112.0 142.0 176.0 212.0 253.0 274.0 297.0 344.0 395.0 

69 0.0 87.5 114.0 144.5 179.0 216.0 257.0 279.0 302.0 350.0 401.5 

Tons of Dry Matter (DM) 
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TABLE F - TONS OF DRY MATTER CAPACITY - ROUND SILOS (Cont) 

Diameter of Silo (feet)

Depth 

(feet) 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25 26 28 30 

70 89.0 116.0 147.0 182.0 220.0 261.0 284.0 307.0 356.0 408.0 

71 0.0 0.0 0.0 149.5 184.5 223.5 265.5 288.5 312.0 361.5 415.0 

72 152.0 187.0 227.0 270.0 293.0 317.0 367.0 422.0 

73 0.0 0.0 0.0 154.5 190.0 230.5 274.0 297.5 322.0 373.0 428.5 

74 157.0 193.0 234.0 278.0 302.0 327.0 379.0 435.0 

75 0.0 0.0 0.0 159.0 196.0 237.5 282.5 306.5 332.0 384.5 441.5 

76 161.0 199.0 241.0 287.0 311.0 337.0 390.0 448.0 

77 0.0 0.0 0.0 163.5 202.0 244.5 291.0 315.5 342.0 396.0 454.5 

78 166.0 205.0 248.0 295.0 320.0 347.0 402.0 461.0 

79 0.0 0.0 0.0 168.5 208.0 251.5 299.5 325.0 352.0 407.5 468.0 

80 171.0 211.0 255.0 304.0 330.0 357.0 413.0 475.0 

81 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 258.5 308.0 334.5 361.5 419.0 481.5 

82 262.0 312.0 339.0 366.0 425.0 488.0 

83 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 266.0 316.5 343.5 371.0 431.0 494.5 

84 270.0 321.0 348.0 376.0 437.0 501.0 

85 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 273.5 325.0 352.5 381.0 442.5 507.5 

86 277.0 329.0 357.0 386.0 448.0 514.0 

87 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 280.5 333.5 361.5 391.0 454.0 521.0 

88 284.0 338.0 366.0 396.0 460.0 528.0 

89 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 287.5 342.0 371.0 401.0 465.5 534.5 

90 291.0 346.0 376.0 406.0 471.0 541.0 

91 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 294.5 350.5 380.5 411.0 477.05 547.5 

92 298.0 355.0 385.0 416.0 483.0 554.0 

93 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 301.5 359.0 389.5 421.0 488.5 560.5

Tons of Dry Matter (DM) 

Tons of Dry Matter Capacity - Round Silos. Settled haylage formula is considered factored to 100 

percent dry matter on above chart. Use the chart to get 100 percent dry matter. Multiply this number 

by 1.15 to get the 13 percent moisture dry hay equivalent to be entered in item “I” of the claim form, as 

tons of harvested production. 

EXAMPLE: Silo diameter is 20 feet. Depth of harvested production is 20 feet. Production taken 

from the 100 percent dry matter chart of 33 tons X 1.15 factor = 37.95 (rounded to 38.0 tons) of 13

percent moisture, dry hay equivalent. 
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TABLE G - CUBIC FEET PER TON OF FORAGE PRODUCTION IN STORAGE

 LENGTH OF TIME IN STORAGE 

METHOD OF STORAGE 0-90 DAYS OVER 90 DAYS

1. Alfalfa (loose stacked) 500 400 

2. Alfalfa/Grass mixture (loose stacked) 550 445 

3. Grass Mixtures (loose stacked) 565 550 

4. Alfalfa Hay (chopped) 

a. stack wagon-loose (Haybuster) 

b. stack wagon-tight (Hesston-John Deere) 

c. Alfalfa cut 3/8" length 

d. Alfalfa cut 1/2" length 

e. Alfalfa cut 1" length 

f. Alfalfa cut 2" length 

425 

250 

200 

260 

300 

370 

425 

250 

200 

260 

300 

370 

5. Tight large round bales 170 160 

6. Loose large round bales 320 310 

7. *Large rectangular bales 130 130 

8. Alfalfa meal 134 134 

9. Alfalfa pellets 53 53 

10. Ground Hay 44 44 

11. Haylage (trench or bunker silo) - Refer to subparagraph 10 D 

12. Haylage (round silo) - TOP UNLOADING SILO tonnage calculation sheet (Refer to EXHIBIT 3) 

13. Haylage HAULED in chopper boxes, silage wagon, trucks: 

Cu. Ft. = Tons (at 13 percent equivalent moisture) 

 225 

*Usually 4' x 4' x 8' used by commercial growers and large producers. Factor reflects alfalfa only. 
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EXHIBIT 1

MEASURING DEVICES

Devices for determination of square feet in sample - use for both stand-count and weight-method 

appraisals. The following measuring devices can be constructed in each region. Materials needed and 

construction steps are as follows: 

A. ROUND HOOP WITH 3, 4, AND 5 SQUARE FEET INSIDE AREA

(1) Material required for round hoop (3 square feet) is 73.7 inches of 1⁄2-inch inside diameter 

plastic hose and 3 inches of 1⁄2-inch diameter wooden dowel material. 

(2) Material required for round hoop (4 square feet) is 85.1 inches of 1⁄2-inch inside diameter 

plastic hose and 3 inches of 1⁄2-inch diameter wooden dowel material. 

(3) Material required for round hoop (5 square feet) is 95.2 inches of 1⁄2-inch inside diameter 

plastic hose and 3 inches of 1⁄2-inch diameter wooden dowel material. 

(4) Construction. Insert dowel pin in one end of hose, form a circle and connect together. 

3" Dowel Pin 

1⁄2" Plastic Hose 

B. COLLAPSIBLE WOOD FRAME WITH 4 SQUARE FEET INSIDE AREA

(1) Collapsible wood frame 24" inside. 

(2) Frame Material: 

(3) Four 1" X 2" X 28" wood pieces; 

Four 1/4" X 2" stove bolts with wing nuts; and 

8 flat washers. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 64 

EXHIBIT 2

FORAGE PRODUCTION STAND COUNT APPRAISAL METHOD 

WORKSHEET

FIELD ID 

AVERAGE 

NUMBER OF 

PLANTS PER 

SQ. FT 

PLANT 

COUNT FROM 

SPECIAL 

PROVISIONS 

FOR SPECIFIC 

CROP YEAR 

APH YIELD 

FACTOR FOR 

CUTTING, 

APPRAISAL 

METHODS 

TONNAGE 

APPRAISAL

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

÷ x x = 

Forage Production Stand-Count Method calculation steps found in section 9 B, item 17. 

Minimum required living plants per square foot after year of establishment from the Special 

Provisions. 
MAY 2005 FCIC-25150 (FORAGE) 65 

EXHIBIT 3 

TOP UNLOADING SILO - TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET

Use the TOP UNLOADING SILO - TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET with TABLE F, “Tons 

of Dry Matter Capacity - Round Silos” and the “Round Silo: Haylage Depth Record” sheet (EXHIBIT 

5). 

CAUTION: Refer to TABLE F only when indicated by the individual item instructions. When 

interpolating, round to the nearest whole ton; i.e. 3.5 is rounded to 4.0. Likewise, round the measured 

depth to the nearest whole foot. 

Whenever the measured depth after the latest filling is less than the ORIGINAL measured depth 

of the previous filling (part of the original filling has been fed), the latest filling (harvested 

production) is calculated by subtracting the measured depth, before beginning the latest filling, 

from the measured depth after the latest filling, AND then applying that figure to TABLE F for 

the diameter of the silo involved. 

EXAMPLE: Silo diameter is 20 feet. Depth after the first filling was 75 feet (settled). Depth 

prior to the beginning of the second filling was 45 feet (30 feet of first filling already fed). Depth 

after the completion of second filling was 50 feet. 

50 feet is less than 75 feet; hence the adjuster will calculate the harvested production for the 

second filling by subtracting the depth prior to beginning the filling (45 feet) from the depth after 

completion of the filling (50 feet). For this 20-foot diameter silo, the difference of 5 feet (when 

applied to TABLE F), indicates 4.5 tons as the calculated production of 100 percent dry matter. 

EXPLANATORY “ITEM” INSTRUCTIONS (for items not self-explanatory):

Item 4 - Enter “Alfalfa,” “Alfalfa-Grass Mixture,” or “Grass Mixture,” as applicable. For 

mixtures where Timothy grass is predominant (up to 99.9 percent of the ground cover), include 

“Timothy).” For mixtures where clover is likewise predominant, include “(Clover).” 

Item 9 - Location/identification of the silo: Make a sketch map, if necessary, or include specific 

directions to the silo. If production from a unit is stored in two or more silos, so state and 

locate/identify them. 

Item 30 - Obtain the insured’s signature and enter the date after all entries and calculations are 

explained to the insured. 
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EXHIBIT 3 (Continued) 

For Illustration Purposes Only ROUND SILO: HAYLAGE DEPTH RECORD 

1. Company 2. Insured’s Name 3. Policy Number

ANY COMPANY I.M. INSURED XX-XXX-XXXXX 

4. Claim Number 5. Unit Number: 00100 6. Crop

XXXXXX Line Number: FORAGE 

7. Crop Year 8. FSA Farm No./Legal Description 9. Silo Diameter

YYYY 1480 20 FT. 

Record depth to nearest whole foot FEET DATE MEASURED 

10. Greatest depth of haylage from previous year: 65 9-28-YYYY 

11. Depth before first filling: 18 5-20-YYYY 

12. Depth after first filling: 70 5-22-YYYY 

13. Depth before second filling: 55 6-24-YYYY 

14. Depth after second filling: 75 6-26-YYYY 

15. Depth before third filling: 45 7-28-YYYY 

16. Depth after third filling: 50 7-30-YYYY 

17. Depth before fourth filling: 40 9-12-YYYY 

18. Depth after fourth filing: 70 9-14-YYYY 

Remarks:

*** 

ALTERNATIVE METHOD of measurement (especially where the haylage depth will not be accessible for measurement): 

The insured may record the loads of forage placed in the silo from each cutting but only after a pre-harvest weight method 

appraisal has been done for use in verifying the credibility of the load records. 

Adjusters: Record the dimensions of each conveyance that will be used. Establish the average depth of filling for each 

conveyance. 

Conversion (tons of 13 percent moisture equivalent hay): Divide total cubic feet by 225. 

 

I submit this report pursuant to the requirements of my above-identified crop insurance policy; and I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the 

information shown above is correct and that such information can be used for processing the claim which I previously signed. 

Insured’s Signature Date Adjuster’s Signature Code No. Date

 I.M. INSURED MM/DD/YYYY I.M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY 

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EXHIBIT 3 (Continued) TOP UNLOADING SILO

For Illustration Purposes Only Tonnage Calculation Sheet

1. Company 2. Insured’s Name 3. Policy Number

ANY COMPANY I.M. INSURED XX-XXX-XXXXX 

4. Claim Number 5. Unit Number: 00100 6. Crop

XXXXX Line Number: FORAGE 

7. Crop Year 8. FSA Farm No./Legal Description 9. Silo Diameter

YYYY XXXX 20 FT. 

ITEM NUMBER DEPTH IN FEET SILO TONS HARVESTED TONS

Highest level - previous year (settled) 65ft. 167.0 

11. Item 10 minus carry-over depth 47ft. 112.5 

12. Item 10 - tons minus Item 11 - tons 54.5 

13. First filling depth and tons 70ft. 182.0 

14. First filling harvested production (13 - 12) 127.5

15. Amount Fed. (13 - Depth Prior to 2nd filling) 15ft. 22.0 

16. Item 13 - tons minus Item 15 - tons 160.0 

17. Second filling depth and tons 75ft. 196.0 

18. Second filling harvested production (17 - 16) 36.0

19. Amount Fed (17 - Depth Prior to 3rd filling) 30ft. 59.0 

20. Item 17 - tons minus Item 19 - tons 137.0 

21. Third filling depth and tons 50ft. ***

22. Third filling harvested production (21 - 20) 4.5***

23. Amount Fed. (21 - Depth prior to 4th filling) 10ft. 12.0 

24. Item 21 - tons minus Item 23 - tons 130.0 

25. Fourth filling depth and tons 70ft. 182.0 

26. Fourth filing harvested production (25 - 24) 52.0 

27. TOTAL HARVEST DRY MATTER (Items 14 + 18 + 22 + 26) 220.0

28. CONVERSION TO 13% EQUIVALENT MOISTURE AIR DRIED HAY 253.0

(Item 27 x 1.15) (Round to Tenths)

Remarks:

Insured’s Signature Date Adjuster’s Signature Code No. Date 

 I.M. INSURED MM/DD/YYYY I.M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY

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EXHIBIT 4

BOTTOM UNLOADING SILO - TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET

Use the BOTTOM UNLOADING SILO - TONNAGE CALCULATION SHEET with TABLE F,

“Tons of Dry Matter Capacity - Round Silos” and the “Round Silo: Haylage Depth Record” sheet 

(EXHIBIT 5). 

CAUTION: Refer to TABLE F only when indicated by the individual item instructions. When 

interpolating, round to the nearest whole ton; i.e. 3.5 is rounded to 4.0. Likewise, round the measured 

depth to the nearest whole foot. 

Whenever the measured depth after the latest filling is less than the ORIGINAL measured depth of the 

previous filling (part of the original filling has been fed), the latest filling (harvested production) is 

calculated by subtracting the measured depth, before beginning the latest filling, from the measured 

depth after the latest filling AND then applying that figure to TABLE F for the diameter of the silo 

involved.

EXAMPLE: Silo diameter is 20 feet. Depth after filling #1 was 55 feet (settled). Depth prior to the 

beginning of filling #2 was 30 feet (25 feet of filling #1 already fed). Depth after the completion of 

filling #2 was 52 feet.

CALCULATION: 52 is less than 55 (feet); hence, the adjuster will calculate the harvested production 

for filling #2 by subtracting the depth prior to beginning the filling (30 feet) from the depth after 

completion of the filling (52 feet). For this 20-foot diameter silo, the difference of 22 feet (when 

applied to the TABLE F), indicates 38 tons as the calculated production of 100 percent dry matter. 

Convert that amount to 13 percent moisture air-dried hay by multiplying it by 1.15 and rounding the 

result to tenths (6.0 tons).

EXPLANATORY "ITEM" INSTRUCTIONS (for items not self-explanatory): 

Item 6 - ENTER "Alfalfa," "Alfalfa-Grass Mixture," or "Grass Mixture," as applicable. For mixtures 

where Timothy grass is predominant (up to 99.9 percent of the ground cover), include "(Timothy)." 

For mixtures where clover is likewise predominant, include "(Clover)."

Location/identification of the silo: Make a sketch map, if necessary, or include specific directions to 

the silo in the remarks or on an attachment. If an attachment is used, so indicate. If production from a 

unit is stored in two or more silos, so state and locate/identify them. 

Obtain the insured's signature and enter the date after all entries and calculations are explained to the 

insured.
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EXHIBIT 4 (Continued) 

For Illustration Purposes Only ROUND SILO: HAYLAGE DEPTH RECORD 

1. Company 2. Insured’s Name 3. Policy Number

ANY COMPANY I.M. INSURED XX-XXX-XXXXX 

4. Claim Number 5. Unit Number: 00100 6. Crop

XXXXXX Line Number: FORAGE 

7. Crop Year 8. FSA Farm No./Legal Description 9. Silo Diameter

YYYY 1480 20 FT. 

Record depth to nearest whole foot FEET DATE MEASURED 

10. Greatest depth of haylage from previous year:

11. Depth before first filling: 18 5-20-YYYY 

12. Depth after first filling: 55 5-22-YYYY 

13. Depth before second filling: 30 6-24-YYYY 

14. Depth after second filling: 52 6-26-YYYY 

15. Depth before third filling: 45 7-28-YYYY 

16. Depth after third filling: 64 7-30-YYYY 

17. Depth before fourth filling: 56 9-12-YYYY 

18. Depth after fourth filing: 63 9-14-YYYY 

Remarks:

ALTERNATIVE METHOD of measurement (especially where the haylage depth will not be accessible for 

measurement): The insured may record the loads of forage placed in the silo from each cutting but only after a 

pre-harvest weight method appraisal has been done for use in verifying the credibility of the load records. 

Adjusters: Record the dimensions of each conveyance that will be used. Establish the average depth of filling for 

each conveyance. 

Conversion (tons of 13 percent moisture equivalent hay): Divide total cubic feet by 225.

I submit this report pursuant to the requirements of my above-identified crop insurance policy; and I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the 

information shown above is correct and that such information can be used for processing the claim which I previously signed. 

Insured’s Signature Date Adjuster’s Signature Code No. Date

 I.M. INSURED MM/DD/YYYY I.M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY 

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EXHIBIT 4 (Continued)

BOTTOM UNLOADING SILO

For Illustration Purposes Only Tonnage Calculation Sheet 

1. COMPANY 2. INSURED’S NAME 3. POLICY NUMBER 4. CLAIM NUMBER

ANY COMPANY I.M. INSURED XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX 

5. Unit NO. 6. CROP 7. CROP YEAR 9. SILO DIAMETER

00100 YYYY 

 LINE NO. 8. FSA FARM NO./LEGAL 

 DESCRIPTION

FORAGE PRODUCTION 1480 20 FT. 

ITEM NO.

DEPTH IN 

FEET TONS

10 Depth and drymatter tonnage of carryover haylage: --- - 28

11 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage after 1st filling: 55 + 137

12 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage before 2nd filling: 30 - 59

13 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage after 2nd filling: 52 + 38

14 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage before 3rd filling: 45 - 106

15 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage after 3rd filling: 64 + 164

16 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage before 4th filling: 56 - 140

17 Settled depth and drymatter tonnage after 4th filling: 63 + 161

18 TOTAL harvested haylage (100% Dry Matter): 257 

19 Conversion to 13% equivalent moisture (air-dried) hay: 295.6 

(Item 18 x 1.15) (Round to tenths) 

Remarks:

I submit this report pursuant to the requirements of my above-identified crop insurance policy; and I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the 

information shown above is correct and that such information can be used for processing the claim which I previously signed.

INSURED’S SIGNATURE DATE ADJUSTER’S SIGNATURE Code No. DATE

 I.M. INSURED MM/DD/YYYY I.M. ADJUSTER XXXXX MM/DD/YYYY

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